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K34 CMJ

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,242 mi
Last recorded116,242 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK34 CMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 116,242 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

Oil leak

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

near side front indicator lamp cracked

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2009 113,228 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 110,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 110,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 107,235 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 107,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 103,344 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 103,344 miles

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

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

INBALANCE OF 25% ON REAR BRAKES

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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K34 CMJ is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K34 CMJ, 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 K34 CMJ registered?

K34 CMJ is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 11 May 1993.

Is K34 CMJ safe to buy?

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