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J424 HGU

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,402 mi
Last recorded8,402 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 HGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 8,402 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,401 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,692 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 4,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,070 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2006 77,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear metal brake pipes, from t piece to flexi rusty

slight play in steering rack

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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J424 HGU is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J424 HGU, 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.

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What year was J424 HGU registered?

J424 HGU is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J424 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J424 HGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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