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K378 OHT

1993 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,889 mi
Last recorded98,889 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 OHT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 98,889 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

emissions close to limit

Fail 29 Jun 2011 98,889 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

emissions close to limit

Fail 26 Oct 2010 96,252 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 92,039 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 86,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 82,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 72,479 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 72,357 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K378 OHT is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K378 OHT, 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 K378 OHT registered?

K378 OHT is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 1993.

Is K378 OHT safe to buy?

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