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K305 RBY

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,555 mi
Last recorded116,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK305 RBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 116,555 miles

both headlamps faded

both outer sills rusted

front wings rusted no jagged edges

no plates detereated

rear metal brake pipes rusted

slight exhaust leak

slight leak o/side front shocker

slight play lower arm bushes rear

Fail 22 Jan 2016 116,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps faded

both outer sills rusted

front wings rusted no jagged edges

no plates detereated

rear metal brake pipes rusted

slight exhaust leak

slight leak o/side front shocker

slight play lower arm bushes rear

Pass 5 Feb 2015 114,601 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre rear brake light working 50 per cent

Fail 4 Feb 2015 114,601 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre rear brake light working 50 per cent

Pass 7 Feb 2014 112,123 miles

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

offside front inner wing corroded but not in perscribed area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 112,123 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front inner wing corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,716 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 105,030 miles

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

centre ex bracket

Fail 17 Jan 2012 105,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

centre ex bracket

Pass 13 Jan 2011 101,174 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 101,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

centre brake light

n/s/w/washer

Pass 2 Feb 2010 97,633 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 97,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,727 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,978 miles

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

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

nearside front chassis is excessively corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 7 Feb 2007 87,587 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 85,127 miles

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

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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K305 RBY is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K305 RBY, 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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K305 RBY is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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