MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
slight play to o/s/f wheel,o/s/r wheel arch holed and corroded,rear exhaust rubbers missing(secured),rear anti roll bar bushes perrishing,exhaust heat shield loose,corrosion to both front jacking points,o/s/f tyre wearing low.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear wheel arch holed and corroded,rear exhaust rubbers missing(secured),rear anti-roll bar link bar bushes perrishing,exhaust heat sheild loose,corrosion to both front jacking points,offside front tyre wearing low.
slight play offside front wheel
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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K437 RCU is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 K437 RCU, 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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K437 RCU is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 21 November 1992.
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