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J82 XEP

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,730 mi
Last recorded165,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ82 XEP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 165,730 miles

corrosion on sills/floor/inner wngs

difficulty closing bonnet

o/s/f inner wing holed & corroded

o/s/r boot floor holed & corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2008 165,673 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion on sills/floor/inner wngs

o/s/f inner wing holed & corroded

o/s/r boot floor holed & corroded

Pass 26 May 2007 157,543 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight polay in rack †corrosion around jacking points †o/s/f jacking point holed †o/s/f inner wing holed

Fail 26 May 2007 157,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight polay in rack †corrosion around jacking points †o/s/f jacking point holed †o/s/f inner wing holed

Pass 7 Jun 2006 150,271 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 150,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres perished †front tyres worn on edges †advise tracking check

slight play in rack †corrosion around all 4 jacking points †o/s/f jacking point holed

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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J82 XEP is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J82 XEP, 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 J82 XEP registered?

J82 XEP is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is J82 XEP safe to buy?

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