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K137 GTW

1993 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK137 GTW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 140,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 135,207 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 129,960 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 129,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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K137 GTW is a 1993 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K137 GTW, 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 K137 GTW registered?

K137 GTW is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 1993.

Is K137 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K137 GTW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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