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K12 TJF

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,192 mi
Last recorded72,192 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 TJF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into T piece over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 72,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into T piece over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

h/brake only just sufficient

Fail 15 Aug 2016 72,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

h/brake only just sufficient

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,534 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 67,534 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 62,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,198 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

VEHICLE HAS LIGHT UNIT FITTED INTO COOLING FAN SYSTEM WHICH IS INSECURE ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH AND HAS AN EXSPOSED BARE WIRE

Pass 23 May 2013 60,813 miles
Fail 17 May 2013

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 60,467 miles

nearside front brake pad anti rattel out of place

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 60,467 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front brake pad anti rattel out of place

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,161 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 56,161 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,502 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,256 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 44,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside 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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K12 TJF is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 115,599 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K12 TJF, 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 32 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K12 TJF registered?

K12 TJF is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1994.

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