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K15 GRC

1993 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,715 mi
Last recorded168,715 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 GRC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 168,715 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 164,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,295 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 154,879 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 154,873 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

accident damage to n/s front door

cat heat shield in poor condition

exhaust rear section deteriorating

hose from power steering resevoir leaking

rear number plate deteriorating

small chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2009 148,417 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 148,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades torn

cat heat shield deteriorating

child seat fitted in n/s rear,not able to fully inspect adult belts

front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

hand brake cable outer casings deteriorating

n/s and o/s sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s screen wash partially blocked

oil leak on diff

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper arm seized

Pass 4 Feb 2008 141,629 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 141,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking on side walls --may soon require attention

n/s rear tyre cracking around tread

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s parking brake cable outer casing cracked

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 134,660 miles

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link. †rear flexy hose ferules corroded. †front tyres cracking and worn unevenly. †engine noisy. †exhaust corroded and cat convertor rattling. †oil leaks. †

Pass 11 Jan 2006 129,385 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 129,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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K15 GRC is a 1993 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K15 GRC, 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 K15 GRC registered?

K15 GRC is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 13 April 1993.

Is K15 GRC safe to buy?

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