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J449 MLN

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,973 mi
Last recorded181,973 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ449 MLN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2011 181,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to r/o/s floor pan & outer sill

rear silencer box deterioating

Pass 30 Oct 2010 172,771 miles

1/ offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.2/slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint.

3/co content near 3.5% on emissions.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 162,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 151,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 140,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play at steering rack at O/S and N/S

Pass 30 Oct 2006 132,255 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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J449 MLN is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J449 MLN, 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 J449 MLN registered?

J449 MLN is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J449 MLN safe to buy?

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