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FRD 232V

1993 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,289 mi
Last recorded114,289 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRD 232V
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 114,289 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,776 miles

Central Front slight weep from pas pipe.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,586 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 108,584 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,632 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,420 miles

Center and front exhaust system starting to deteriorate. Secure and no leaks at present

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension height slightly low > Suspect rear coils spring weak<

Slightly noisy around exhaust manifold area

Fail 18 Jan 2022 105,420 miles

Center and front exhaust system starting to deteriorate. Secure and no leaks at present

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension height slightly low > Suspect rear coils spring weak<

Slightly noisy around exhaust manifold area

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,596 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 104,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,360 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2018 89,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,801 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,267 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 88,267 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,720 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,720 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,006 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 87,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,231 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,564 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 83,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,059 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,585 miles

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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FRD 232V is a 1993 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FRD 232V, 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.

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What year was FRD 232V registered?

FRD 232V is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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