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J678 WAX

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ678 WAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 105,537 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,325 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

obligatory mirror damaged

tyres 185/65 x 15 on front 195/60 x 15 on rear

windscreen washers poor

Pass 8 Jan 2008 98,312 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 93,063 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 93,059 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 90,452 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 90,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J678 WAX is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J678 WAX, 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 J678 WAX registered?

J678 WAX is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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