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K450 MPN

1993 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

174,858 mi
Last recorded174,858 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 MPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2011 174,858 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake fluid dirty

diff seal leaking

engine overheatting

front disks heavily worn

front tyre wear indicates an adjustment is required

pas fluid dirty

rear cv boots split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 167,252 miles

advance movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

both rear inner cv gaitors split needs attention

coprrosion to all jacking points

down pipe mounting removed

heavy dampness around n/s/r shock needs attention

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear diff oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

stone chip in o/s/f headlight

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt fully due to childseat fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2010 167,158 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advance movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

both rear inner cv gaitors split needs attention

coprrosion to all jacking points

heavy dampness around n/s/r shock needs attention

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear diff oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

stone chip in o/s/f headlight

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt fully due to childseat fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 152,591 miles

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

O/S/R DRIVE SHAFT GAITER INSECURE

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 152,591 miles

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

O/S/R DRIVE SHAFT GAITER INSECURE

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 138,689 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 138,566 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 129,311 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 129,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K450 MPN is a 1993 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K450 MPN, 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.

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K450 MPN is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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