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K439 RKP

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,543 mi
Last recorded82,543 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK439 RKP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 82,543 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked.

metal brake pipes greased.

off side rear tyre starting to perish.

power steering pipes corroded.

small chip in nearside headlamp.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,988 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 81,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 81,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,184 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise fuel pipe corrosion started in places

Advise headlamps aim borderline condensation in lense

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,383 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,130 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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K439 RKP is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K439 RKP, 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 K439 RKP registered?

K439 RKP is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 22 October 1992.

Is K439 RKP safe to buy?

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