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J806 PBU

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,797 mi
Last recorded140,797 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ806 PBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,797 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 134,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 128,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 121,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 116,080 miles

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

O/S/F Wing corroded

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 107,477 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 107,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,685 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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J806 PBU is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J806 PBU, 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 J806 PBU registered?

J806 PBU is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J806 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J806 PBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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