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J832 GFV

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,163 mi
Last recorded131,163 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ832 GFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 131,163 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front anti-roll bar link rods bushes started to perish

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to perish

brake pipes over rear axle at t piece corroding

brake warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

slightly low effort on o/s/r handbrake

Fail 25 Jan 2010 131,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front anti-roll bar link rods bushes started to perish

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to perish

brake pipes over rear axle at t piece corroding

brake warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 29 Jan 2009 120,538 miles

3 brake pipes at rear t piece corroded

both rear subframe mounting bushes started to separate

both rear tyres worn to 2mm [195/65/15t]

water leak

Fail 26 Jan 2009 120,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

3 brake pipes at rear t piece corroded

both rear subframe mounting bushes started to separate

both rear tyres worn to 2mm [195/65/15t]

water leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 109,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper blade split

rear silencer strap corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2008 109,438 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper blade split

rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2006 104,379 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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J832 GFV is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver 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 J832 GFV, 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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J832 GFV is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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