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K287 SAB

1993 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,749 mi
Last recorded112,749 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK287 SAB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 108,102 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 108,102 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 103,236 miles

brake warning light staying on

Fail 12 Feb 2010 103,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake warning light staying on

Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,968 miles

advise condition of both front wish bone rear bushes

advise corrosion to all front suspension components

Fail 3 Feb 2009 90,968 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

advise condition of both front wish bone rear bushes

advise corrosion to all front suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2007 89,343 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 89,343 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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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K287 SAB is a 1993 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K287 SAB, 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 K287 SAB registered?

K287 SAB is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 26 July 1993.

Is K287 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K287 SAB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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