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K169 NWV

1993 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,139 mi
Last recorded232,139 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 NWV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 232,139 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

L.E.D.s waaher jets fitted ( operated by after market switch )

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

after market front fog lights fitted

after market front lights fitted with secondary side lights blue

both head lamp aims on upper limit

drivers window does not open

hand brake travel requires adjustment soon

lambda sensor wires catching exhaust

steering wheel covr fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2008 226,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhast noisey

Fail 12 Sep 2008 226,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhast noisey

Pass 28 Sep 2007 217,854 miles

both front back wishbone bushes slightly perished

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front beake pads wearing thin

nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

offside front flexy brake pipe slightly perished

Fail 25 Sep 2007 217,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 208,047 miles

front number plate cracked

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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K169 NWV is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K169 NWV, 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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K169 NWV is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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