MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,405 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K279 DFS is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 K279 DFS, 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 K279 DFS registered?
K279 DFS is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 18 February 1993.
Is K279 DFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for K279 DFS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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