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J596 KOR

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,378 mi
Last recorded116,378 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 KOR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 116,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2013 116,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2012 113,472 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

rad top hose clip broken

Pass 19 Oct 2011 109,186 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 109,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 105,498 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 105,498 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,794 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 104,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 104,109 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE NR LIMITS.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 102,796 miles

N/S Outer sill damaged.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 102,796 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

N/S Outer sill damaged.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 101,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 98,972 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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J596 KOR is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J596 KOR, 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 J596 KOR registered?

J596 KOR is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J596 KOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J596 KOR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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