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FUS 148S

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,357 mi
Last recorded161,357 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 148S
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 161,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 156,850 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 156,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 149,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 145,401 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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FUS 148S is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black 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 FUS 148S, 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

How do I check the history of FUS 148S?

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What year was FUS 148S registered?

FUS 148S is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is FUS 148S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUS 148S 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.

Does FUS 148S have outstanding finance?

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