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J346 PUD

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,229 mi
Last recorded131,229 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ346 PUD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2012 131,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 128,098 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubber boots split

Both front suspension bump stops perished

Off side front door pillar begining to rust

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 124,929 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 122,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 119,942 miles

Both front anti roll bar link ball joint boots split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 115,524 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 109,661 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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J346 PUD is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J346 PUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J346 PUD registered?

J346 PUD is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J346 PUD safe to buy?

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