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EDZ 1638

1993 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,249 mi
Last recorded145,249 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 1638
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 145,249 miles

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

ns track rod play

rear steel brake pipes heavily greased, unable to inspect

Pass 28 Jan 2009 140,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 127,612 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 127,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006

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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EDZ 1638 is a 1993 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 EDZ 1638, 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 33 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 EDZ 1638 registered?

EDZ 1638 is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 11 May 1993.

Is EDZ 1638 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 1638 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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