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K438 AHG

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,327 mi
Last recorded89,327 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 AHG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2010 89,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,327 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2009 83,461 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

one front washer jet partially blocked.

rear centre brake pipe has very sharp bend by tube nut.

Pass 27 May 2009 83,461 miles

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

one front washer jet partially blocked.

rear centre brake pipe has very sharp bend by tube nut.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,799 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,799 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,587 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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K438 AHG is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green 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 K438 AHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K438 AHG registered?

K438 AHG is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 21 August 1992.

Is K438 AHG safe to buy?

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