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K442 YTF

1993 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

103,113 mi
Last recorded103,113 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK442 YTF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 103,113 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake travelling slightley high.

Fail 11 May 2007 103,113 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake is slightley high travelling.

Pass 13 May 2006 97,463 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2006 97,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2006 97,219 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 96,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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K442 YTF is a 1993 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K442 YTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K442 YTF registered?

K442 YTF is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K442 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K442 YTF shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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