MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,975 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre metal exhust mount has rusted through, however exhust still secure
sign's of perishing on the nearside rear tyre
slight damage to the front number plate
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre metal exhust mount has rusted through, however exhust still secure
sign's of perishing on the nearside rear tyre
slight damage to the front number plate
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front number plate broken
offside and nearside front TCA bushed perished
offside and nearside rear anti roll bar dropt link bushes perihed
offside front tyre slightly worn on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J638 SRP 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 42.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J638 SRP, 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 J638 SRP registered?
J638 SRP is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 8 May 1992.
Is J638 SRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J638 SRP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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