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K420 XEC

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,078 mi
Last recorded121,078 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK420 XEC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 121,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 121,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,810 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O2 wire touching exhaust front pipe

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight movement in o/s steering

Fail 18 Mar 2014 113,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O2 wire touching exhaust front pipe

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight movement in o/s steering

Pass 8 Mar 2013 111,071 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 109,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 109,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 106,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

under body corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 106,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 104,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

handbrake lever nearing end of free travel

n/s/f sill end showing signs of corrosion

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 101,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 95,107 miles

offside front tyre close to wear bars outside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2007 95,107 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front tyre close to wear bars outside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2006 92,082 miles

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

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

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

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

throttle pedal not fixed to vehicle/insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2006 92,082 miles

throttle pedal not fixed to vehicle/insecure

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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K420 XEC is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 K420 XEC, 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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K420 XEC is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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