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J68 SDB

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,838 mi
Last recorded102,838 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ68 SDB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 102,838 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 102,838 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 99,878 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,639 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 96,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

mid exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2006 93,522 miles

1 - offside rear tyre, cracks in outer tread †2 - nearside rear tyreworn lowouter edge †rear tyres border line pass

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 93,522 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1 - offside rear tyre , cracks in outer tread †2 - nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge † rear tyres border line pass

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

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

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 SDB is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SDB, 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 SDB registered?

J68 SDB is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is J68 SDB safe to buy?

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