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K316 XMO

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,195 mi
Last recorded163,195 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK316 XMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 163,195 miles

Nearside Front corrosion in sill

Offside Rear corrosion in sill

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 163,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front steering rack inner joints ()

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

Nearside Front corrosion in sill

Offside Rear corrosion in sill

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 157,351 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 157,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 151,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 146,052 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 140,651 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 135,928 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 131,316 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 131,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 131,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 121,704 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 120,233 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 120,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 118,569 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 117,331 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 116,294 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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K316 XMO 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 76.5%.

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 K316 XMO, 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 K316 XMO registered?

K316 XMO is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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