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J565 URD

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,998 mi
Last recorded156,998 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ565 URD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2007 156,998 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 148,959 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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J565 URD is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J565 URD, 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 J565 URD registered?

J565 URD is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J565 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J565 URD shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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