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J571 TTF

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,669 mi
Last recorded165,669 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ571 TTF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 165,669 miles

slight noise from nearside & offside front wheel bearings

slight wear in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 14 Apr 2010 165,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake pads in poor condition

slight noise from nearside & offside front wheel bearings

slight wear in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 7 Apr 2009 155,543 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes corroding, offside wiper split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 148,055 miles

Nearside and offside front lower ball joints showing slight play under load

Nearside front and offside rear shock absorber weeping

Nearside front brake flexi hose cracking

Various oil leaks evident

Fail 23 Mar 2008 147,968 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 138,819 miles

brake pad warning light on during test

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front shock damp

stone chip in front wind screen

Pass 10 Mar 2006 128,409 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm forward mounting bushes perished and split.

Centre exhaust mounting rubber perished and cracked.

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator wires disconnected.

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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J571 TTF is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J571 TTF, 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 J571 TTF registered?

J571 TTF is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is J571 TTF safe to buy?

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