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A8 TVC

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,869 mi
Last recorded178,869 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TVC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 178,869 miles

all suspension bushes in a poor condition

battery insecure

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

cuts in o/sf tyre wall no cord showing

downpipe bracket broken

front strut and n/s/r bump stops worn

front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy no roughness

o/s/f window in-op

plastic sills

slight damage on n/s/r outer rim

slight wear showing in n/s steering rack rod

splits in anti-roll bar drop link bushes

tow bar fitted no electrics fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 24 Feb 2012 178,869 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

all suspension bushes in a poor condition

battery insecure

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

cuts in o/sf tyre wall no cord showing

downpipe bracket broken

front strut and n/s/r bump stops worn

front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy no roughness

o/s/f window in-op

plastic sills

slight damage on n/s/r outer rim

slight wear showing in n/s steering rack rod

splits in anti-roll bar drop link bushes

tow bar fitted no electrics fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2011 172,045 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2010 162,245 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 154,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 150,453 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 150,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 145,577 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 145,577 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A8 TVC is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A8 TVC, 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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What year was A8 TVC registered?

A8 TVC is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 6 April 1992.

Is A8 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 TVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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