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K231 TJC

1993 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,678 mi
Last recorded146,678 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 TJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 146,678 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight delamination of rear number plate

Fail 4 Mar 2010 146,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight delamination of rear number plate

Fail 6 Mar 2009 132,419 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 132,419 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 118,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 118,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 112,380 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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K231 TJC is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red 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 K231 TJC, 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 K231 TJC registered?

K231 TJC is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K231 TJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K231 TJC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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