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K138 KYA

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,935 mi
Last recorded127,935 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 KYA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 127,935 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 127,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f inner wings corroded [behind head lights]

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2007 119,886 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 119,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not checked due to corroded exhaust

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 107,772 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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K138 KYA 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 60%.

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 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 K138 KYA, 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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K138 KYA is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 1993.

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