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K151 YRD

1993 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,168 mi
Last recorded115,168 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 YRD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 115,168 miles

advisory issued january 06th 2007 no; 2910147637013 by m j cuthbert

Fail 6 Feb 2007 115,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 110,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 108,872 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 108,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low

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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K151 YRD is a 1993 BMW 316 in Green 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 K151 YRD, 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 K151 YRD registered?

K151 YRD is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K151 YRD safe to buy?

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