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K361 XJB

1993 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,125 mi
Last recorded196,125 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK361 XJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2008 196,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 196,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 186,933 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 186,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 176,144 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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K361 XJB is a 1993 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K361 XJB, 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

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What year was K361 XJB registered?

K361 XJB is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 1993.

Is K361 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K361 XJB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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