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K127 VAY

1993 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,911 mi
Last recorded91,911 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK127 VAY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 91,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits all emissions failed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits All emissions failed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake fluid very dirty and poor

vehicle heavily undersealed obscuring vision of many components underneath

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,724 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 90,313 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,849 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,615 miles

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,615 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 87,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,312 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 85,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,162 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 83,906 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 81,551 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 79,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 79,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 77,391 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 77,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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K127 VAY is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K127 VAY, 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 K127 VAY registered?

K127 VAY is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K127 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K127 VAY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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