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K317 CNB

1993 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,381 mi
Last recorded183,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK317 CNB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2008 183,381 miles

Slight travel foot & hand brake

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Slight corrosion to N\S O\S outer sills

Slight corrosion to O\S\F inner wing

Pass 19 Jul 2008 183,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Slight corrosion to N\S O\S outer sills

Slight corrosion to O\S\F inner wing

Slight travel foot & hand brake

Pass 1 Jun 2007 175,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight low effort N\S rear foot & hand brake

Slight surface corrossion to N\S & O\S rear outer sills

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 168,068 miles

Slight surface corrossion to O\S rear outer sill

Slight travel hand brake

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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K317 CNB is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K317 CNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K317 CNB?

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What year was K317 CNB registered?

K317 CNB is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 1993.

Is K317 CNB safe to buy?

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