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J615 PNC

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,232 mi
Last recorded104,232 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ615 PNC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,232 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 104,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,648 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 87,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2007 81,488 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 81,488 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 76,750 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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J615 PNC is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J615 PNC, 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 J615 PNC registered?

J615 PNC is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J615 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J615 PNC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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