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K277 JWF

1993 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,010 mi
Last recorded132,010 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK277 JWF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 132,010 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 132,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers seat slightly loose

Front inner sills corroded

Multiple oil leaks

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 132,007 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers seat slightly loose

Front inner sills corroded

Multiple oil leaks

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 126,071 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 126,071 miles

Brake hose kinked vacume feed (3.6.B.4b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both (1.2.1e)

Engine intake hose split

Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 120,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 115,821 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 111,142 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 104,485 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 98,293 miles

Exhaust gas leak at exhaust manifold.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,194 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 95,187 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 92,163 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 92,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 75,587 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 75,280 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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K277 JWF is a 1993 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K277 JWF, 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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K277 JWF is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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