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K235 FSC

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

110,816 mi
Last recorded110,816 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK235 FSC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2008 110,816 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear shockers weak and cover loose

brake wear indicator light on

diff oil leaks

drivers door panel insecure

drivers headlight, water ingress

exhaust heatshield insecure

front nearside wheel non alloy

front offside bumper trim insecure

front offside wing corroded

gearbox oil leaks

petrol low

power steering pipe seepage

Pass 24 Jul 2007 104,012 miles

CORROSION O/S/F/INNER VALANCE UNDER BONNET EXHAUST CLAMP AT GEAR BOX CORRODED EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE BRAKE SENSOR LIGHT ON ?

Fail 24 Jul 2007 104,012 miles

CORROSION O/S/F/INNER VALANCE UNDER BONNET EXHAUST CLAMP AT GEAR BOX CORRODED EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE BRAKE SENSOR LIGHT ON ?

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 103,996 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,610 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 97,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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K235 FSC is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K235 FSC, 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 K235 FSC registered?

K235 FSC is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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