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B24 KED

1991 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,691 mi
Last recorded202,691 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 KED
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 202,691 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 202,169 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 201,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal cillls/archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brakes just met required efficiency

undertrays covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 201,496 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal cillls/archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brakes just met required efficiency

undertrays covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 199,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 198,748 miles

Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 180,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 166,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 15,720 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 146,224 miles

Battery insecure

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 134,209 miles

brake warning lamp on

nsf tyre very much on limit on secondry tread

nsr shocker damp

Fail 30 Jul 2008 134,092 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake warning lamp on

nsf tyre very much on limit on secondry tread

nsr shocker damp

Pass 24 Jul 2007 125,960 miles

o/s/r sill corroded †front pads low †rack & pipes damp

Pass 27 Jul 2006 117,862 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewall

Corrosion on sills

Front suspension bottom arm rear bushes in poor condition

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2006 117,177 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front bottom arm rear inner bushes perished, cracked

Both rear tyres perished

Brake fluid level on minimum

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate

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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B24 KED is a 1991 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 114,734 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 B24 KED, 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 35 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B24 KED is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 1991.

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