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J502 DYR

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,511 mi
Last recorded102,511 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 DYR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,511 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear drive boot leaking

some corrosion around all jacking pionts

some play steering rack

steering wheel cover loose

Fail 27 Apr 2010 102,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear drive boot leaking

some corrosion around all jacking pionts

some play steering rack

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 5 Jun 2009 100,229 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

nearside rear sill small corrosion hole

nearside washer jet weak

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear sill corrosion starting

play in rack

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 94,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 91,019 miles

both rear outer sills beginning to corrode

slight play in nearside 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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J502 DYR is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J502 DYR, 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 J502 DYR registered?

J502 DYR is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J502 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J502 DYR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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