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K414 LMX

1993 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK414 LMX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 92,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,959 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,832 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 91,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 90,782 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 90,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 89,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 86,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 85,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 84,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011
Fail 26 May 2011

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front antiroll bar D bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play steering arms

Fail 11 May 2010 80,873 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 80,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 78,883 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 77,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 74,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 74,730 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 71,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 71,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K414 LMX is a 1993 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K414 LMX, 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

How do I check the history of K414 LMX?

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What year was K414 LMX registered?

K414 LMX is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K414 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K414 LMX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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