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K355 ODL

1993 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,624 mi
Last recorded136,624 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK355 ODL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 136,624 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 136,596 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2008 134,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake warning light on

offside rear inner position lamp not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2007 129,924 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 129,924 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation in o/s headlamp

long handbrake travel

slight movement in o/s innersteering rack joint

Pass 21 Feb 2006 121,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 121,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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K355 ODL is a 1993 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K355 ODL, 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 K355 ODL registered?

K355 ODL is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 18 May 1993.

Is K355 ODL safe to buy?

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