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K384 LWV

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,525 mi
Last recorded158,525 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK384 LWV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2010 158,525 miles

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

advise rear num plte faded

advise surface corrosian throughout

Fail 25 Mar 2010 158,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise rear num plte faded

advise surface corrosian throughout

Pass 14 Apr 2009 148,082 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 147,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 124,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 124,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 110,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 105,525 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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K384 LWV is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 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 K384 LWV, 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 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K384 LWV registered?

K384 LWV is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 4 December 1992.

Is K384 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K384 LWV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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