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K458 CBU

1993 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,120 mi
Last recorded123,120 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK458 CBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 123,120 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE COVERED IS GREASE

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WINGS ARE CORRODED AND HOLED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN

UNABLE TO SEE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS FULLY

Fail 17 May 2011 122,967 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE COVERED IS GREASE

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WINGS ARE CORRODED AND HOLED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN

UNABLE TO SEE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS FULLY

Fail 7 May 2010 112,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S AND N/S UNDER BONNET BY THE HEAD LIGHTS

SLIGHT CORROSION TO O/S AND N/S REAR JACKING POINTS

Pass 7 May 2010 112,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S AND N/S UNDER BONNET BY THE HEAD LIGHTS

SLIGHT CORROSION TO O/S AND N/S REAR JACKING POINTS

Pass 9 Jun 2009 105,106 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 98,085 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 92,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,926 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 78,404 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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K458 CBU 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 77.8%.

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 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 K458 CBU, 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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What year was K458 CBU registered?

K458 CBU is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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