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J812 WJM

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,278 mi
Last recorded124,278 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 WJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 124,278 miles

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

both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

roadsprings corroded

slight play in offside front suspension

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 16 Nov 2009 123,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all indicators slightly discoloured

both sides front tyres worn on edges, raised tread(advise replacement)!

both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

roadsprings corroded

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2008 117,306 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes split

brake pipes corroded & covered in grease

movement in offside front lower ball joint bush

nearside rear tyre near limit

splits in nearside front tyre tread

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 11 Nov 2008 117,126 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre near limit

both front anti-roll bar link bushes split

brake pipes corroded & covered in grease

movement in offside front lower ball joint bush

splits in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 27 Nov 2007 109,475 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

road springs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2007 109,348 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes covered in grease

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

road springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2006 100,807 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both sides front lower arm bushes

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

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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J812 WJM is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red 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 J812 WJM, 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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J812 WJM is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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