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K23 CKX

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,257 mi
Last recorded123,257 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 CKX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 123,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 122,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 122,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor o/s lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Hand brake lever release button (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stretchred tyres fitted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 23 Apr 2017 114,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges. (4.1.E.1)

cuts in n/s/r tyre.

exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 15 Apr 2017 114,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in floor to sill o/s. (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges. (4.1.E.1)

cuts in n/s/r tyre.

exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,171 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,701 miles

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

several rear brake pipes show corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2015 105,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

several rear brake pipes show corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2014 102,817 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,070 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 98,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 97,750 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 97,742 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 93,804 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 93,804 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 88,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 83,632 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,165 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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K23 CKX is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K23 CKX, 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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K23 CKX is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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