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K925 JGX

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,890 mi
Last recorded105,890 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK925 JGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,891 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,844 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 98,840 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 95,000 miles

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

slight wear in offside steering rack inner knuckle

Fail 23 Sep 2008 95,000 miles

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

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

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

slight wear in offside steering rack inner knuckle

Fail 23 Sep 2008 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 87,125 miles

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Fail 7 Sep 2006 87,068 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

power steering pipe very close to steering shaft.suspension bushes perishing.rear brakes need adjusting

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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K925 JGX is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K925 JGX, 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 K925 JGX registered?

K925 JGX is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K925 JGX safe to buy?

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