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J70 RAM

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,534 mi
Last recorded65,534 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 RAM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,534 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,399 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 64,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,308 miles

number plates poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,235 miles

number plates poor condition

top rear damper mountings poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2009 62,235 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

number plates poor condition

running out of reserve travel hand brake

top rear damper mountings poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,391 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 61,391 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

some drag o/s/r brake

Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,213 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 58,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 57,144 miles

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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J70 RAM is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J70 RAM, 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 J70 RAM registered?

J70 RAM is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J70 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 RAM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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