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J763 LRT

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ763 LRT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 106,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2011 103,954 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 103,954 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,046 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriated and cracking

offside front brake flexi slightly deteraited and cracking

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2009 98,926 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2008 97,117 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack up

Fail 27 Feb 2008 97,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack up

Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,848 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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J763 LRT is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J763 LRT, 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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J763 LRT is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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