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K245 RRH

1993 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,210 mi
Last recorded138,210 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK245 RRH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 138,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

vehicle too low for brake test in rollers and fitted with limited slip diff

Pass 19 Oct 2011 129,862 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion at rear floor and rear valence

Pass 21 Jul 2010 123,301 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 123,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 116,355 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 116,213 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 105,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 105,666 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,960 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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K245 RRH is a 1993 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K245 RRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K245 RRH registered?

K245 RRH is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 27 February 1993.

Is K245 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K245 RRH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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