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K379 RHD

1993 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,870 mi
Last recorded135,870 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK379 RHD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2007 135,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 121,303 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 121,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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K379 RHD is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K379 RHD, 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 K379 RHD registered?

K379 RHD is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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