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K194 SGR

1993 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,198 mi
Last recorded161,198 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK194 SGR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2010 161,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 161,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 155,575 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 155,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 149,399 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 149,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 142,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 135,495 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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K194 SGR is a 1993 BMW 316 in Silver 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 K194 SGR, 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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K194 SGR is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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