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J455 FGO

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,185 mi
Last recorded53,185 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 FGO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,185 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,763 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,839 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,839 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 51,310 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front wing damaged.

Offside front tyre cracked and it has a nail in it.

Weapage around power steering pump and rack area.

Pass 11 May 2009 50,425 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 50,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 49,189 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 49,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 46,736 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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J455 FGO is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J455 FGO, 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 J455 FGO registered?

J455 FGO is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J455 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J455 FGO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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