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K181 JTV

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,648 mi
Last recorded124,648 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 JTV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 124,648 miles

all exhaust rusty

alt belt cracked

brake hose ends rusty

condensation in light units

exhaust heat sheild loose

front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s front and rear arch's rusty

slight front brake judder recorded

slight play in inner rack joints

slight power steering and gearbox oil leak

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2010 124,455 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all exhaust rusty

alt belt cracked

brake hose ends rusty

condensation in light units

exhaust heat sheild loose

front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s front and rear arch's rusty

slight front brake judder recorded

slight play in inner rack joints

slight power steering and gearbox oil leak

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2009 114,794 miles

condensation in all light units

Fail 30 Jan 2009 114,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

aux belts lightly cracked

brake hose ends slightly rusty

condensation in all light units

exhaust heat sheilds loose

exhaust slightly poor

o/s front and rear arch,s starting to corrode

o/s/r shocker weaping and slightly soft

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

small chips on windscreen

very slight power steering oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 104,464 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 104,456 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

car been stood and sills,exhaust suspension components,brakes,fuel pipes etc rusty,some damp in both head lights.near side front anti roll bar bush ,and rear suspension bushes poor.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 104,360 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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K181 JTV is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K181 JTV, 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 K181 JTV registered?

K181 JTV is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 1993.

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