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IJZ 3646

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,184 mi
Last recorded171,184 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 3646
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2006 171,184 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 167,116 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 167,090 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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IJZ 3646 is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 IJZ 3646, 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 IJZ 3646 registered?

IJZ 3646 is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is IJZ 3646 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IJZ 3646 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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