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J835 KCN

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,537 mi
Last recorded91,537 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ835 KCN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 91,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

boot floor corroded [ not within perscribed area]

both front inner wings corroded [not within perscribed area]

centre floor damaged

oil leak

wear in steering rack

Fail 24 May 2006 91,425 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes seperating

both sides rear arms front outer bushes perishing and seperating

condensation in o/s headlight

corrosion at n/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both rear sill and n/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion on front inner surfaces of brake discs

corrosion on rear floors

damage to n/s/r floor

damage to rear retaining clip for fuel and brake pipes

n/s/r top shock absorber cover insecure

o/s parking brake cable mount bracket broken

play in o/s steering rack

runout on o/s/f brake

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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J835 KCN is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J835 KCN, 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 J835 KCN registered?

J835 KCN is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 5 February 1992.

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