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J462 MLN

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,886 mi
Last recorded80,886 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 MLN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 80,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 79,165 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 79,165 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,057 miles

Oil leak from gearbox and rear differential ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,700 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 75,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,344 miles

Exhaudt rear box,rear mounting strap has rotted through but system is still adequately supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,341 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaudt rear box,rear mounting strap has rotted through but system is still adequately supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,876 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust strap corroded through. Exhaust still supported

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,389 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,898 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,861 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2011 72,861 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,776 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2009 170,599 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,513 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,074 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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J462 MLN is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J462 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 J462 MLN registered?

J462 MLN is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J462 MLN safe to buy?

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