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K445 ABL

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,602 mi
Last recorded189,602 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK445 ABL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 189,602 miles

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

O/S/F floor has corrosion

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 189,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F floor has corrosion

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 185,881 miles

wear front disc

Pass 29 Jul 2009 179,429 miles

front plate cracked

rear exh in poor condition

rear plate marked

wear front disc

Pass 20 Aug 2008 171,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear shock covers worn

number plate cracked front

o/s/f wishbone bush split

Pass 17 Jul 2007 163,559 miles

front plate cracked

rear plate marked

Pass 18 Jul 2006 156,979 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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K445 ABL is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K445 ABL, 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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What year was K445 ABL registered?

K445 ABL is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K445 ABL safe to buy?

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