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J456 MKR

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,176 mi
Last recorded192,176 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ456 MKR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 192,176 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 185,604 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 182,257 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 178,216 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 178,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 173,040 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 173,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 168,457 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 168,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 164,989 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 157,815 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 146,481 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 146,320 miles

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

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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J456 MKR 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 69.2%.

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 J456 MKR, 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 J456 MKR registered?

J456 MKR is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J456 MKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J456 MKR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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