1992 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · J515 DHM
1992 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1992. Recorded mileage 100,272 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1596cc
J515 DHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2010
- 100,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J515 DHM Mileage History
- 01/08/200786,671 mi
- 02/08/200786,682 mi+11 mi
- 09/04/200991,118 mi+4,436 mi
- 22/04/2010100,257 mi+9,139 mi
- 27/04/2010100,272 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J515 DHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 316 (J515 DHM) between August 2007 and April 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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