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K192 LYB

1993 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,045 mi
Last recorded128,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK192 LYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 128,045 miles

brake pipes corroded

handbrake high

rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 May 2008 117,005 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 117,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 109,071 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge of tyre

offside front headlamp glass slightly condensated up

offside front tyre bald on inside edge of tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2007 107,444 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 107,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 98,569 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 98,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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K192 LYB is a 1993 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K192 LYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K192 LYB registered?

K192 LYB is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K192 LYB safe to buy?

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