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J638 SRP

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

99,975 mi
Last recorded99,975 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 SRP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2010 99,975 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 97,393 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,393 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 97,303 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 97,303 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 93,021 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 93,019 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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