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K212 BNF

1993 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,915 mi
Last recorded55,915 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK212 BNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 55,915 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 55,906 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,880 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to axle hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to axle hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,818 miles

door sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,362 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

o/s and n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to unbond

play in o/s and n/s lower ball joints, att soon

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

axle oil leak from filler bung

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 7 Aug 2013 55,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

axle oil leak from filler bung

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

axle oil leak from filler bung

slight brake bind to n/s/rear brake

Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 54,984 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,945 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 54,028 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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K212 BNF is a 1993 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 K212 BNF, 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 K212 BNF registered?

K212 BNF is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K212 BNF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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