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PIL 2318

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,353 mi
Last recorded206,353 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 2318
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 206,353 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 206,353 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 202,114 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 202,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 195,737 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 191,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 185,186 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 184,989 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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PIL 2318 is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PIL 2318, 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 PIL 2318 registered?

PIL 2318 is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is PIL 2318 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 2318 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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