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J824 TNA

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,879 mi
Last recorded101,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ824 TNA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,879 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres near limit

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,047 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 94,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,578 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 91,529 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 89,516 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 89,142 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,086 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 74,219 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2006 72,543 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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J824 TNA is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J824 TNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J824 TNA registered?

J824 TNA is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 20 February 1992.

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