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K345 SUY

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,562 mi
Last recorded113,562 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK345 SUY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2012 113,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 111,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 110,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 108,729 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,986 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 102,123 miles

rear exhaust bracket starting to corrode †

Pass 31 Jan 2006 93,412 miles

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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K345 SUY is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K345 SUY, 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 K345 SUY?

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What year was K345 SUY registered?

K345 SUY is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K345 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K345 SUY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K345 SUY have outstanding finance?

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