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K452 MGH

1993 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,900 mi
Last recorded144,900 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK452 MGH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 144,900 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 144,900 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 140,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 141,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 137,896 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 137,891 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 133,672 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 133,669 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K452 MGH is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K452 MGH, 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 K452 MGH registered?

K452 MGH is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 11 February 1993.

Is K452 MGH safe to buy?

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