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K970 JGX

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,544 mi
Last recorded60,544 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 JGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 60,544 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 58,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,703 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 55,538 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 53,239 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,599 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,763 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,978 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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K970 JGX is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K970 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 K970 JGX registered?

K970 JGX is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 12 August 1992.

Is K970 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K970 JGX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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