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J670 MLK

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,449 mi
Last recorded220,449 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ670 MLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 220,449 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r inner door sill outer wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 24 Apr 2008 211,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

both rear shock cover inscure

front pads look low

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 211,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

both rear shock cover inscure

front pads look low

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2006 206,065 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 196,885 miles

osr tyre worn 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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J670 MLK is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J670 MLK, 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 J670 MLK registered?

J670 MLK is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 17 February 1992.

Is J670 MLK safe to buy?

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