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J68 NDE

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,441 mi
Last recorded114,441 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ68 NDE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R Brake Pipe Union Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 98,122 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 98,118 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2006 92,795 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 92,795 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front nearside bottom ball joint

travel of handbrake

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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J68 NDE is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J68 NDE, 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 J68 NDE registered?

J68 NDE is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J68 NDE safe to buy?

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