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K436 AFC

1993 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,992 mi
Last recorded80,992 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK436 AFC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,992 miles

all jacking points rusted

all welding repairs covered in body sealant

rear metal brake pipes rusted

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Fail 19 Feb 2008 80,981 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

all jacking points rusted

rear fuel pipes rusted around the fuel tank

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Pass 1 Mar 2007 119,391 miles

Offside rear shock absorber casing rusty, but no leak or other reason for rejection noted at time of test.

Fail 26 Feb 2007 119,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear shock absorber casing rusty, but no leak or other reason for failure noted at time of test.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 112,817 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 112,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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K436 AFC is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K436 AFC, 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 K436 AFC registered?

K436 AFC is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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