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K466 XFX

1993 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,397 mi
Last recorded137,397 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK466 XFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 137,397 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2011 137,397 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust rubber mounting perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 131,786 miles

brake pipe corroding n/s/r

n/s/r lower arm rear bushe perishing

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 9 Apr 2010 131,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

brake pipe corroding n/s/r

n/s/r lower arm rear bushe perishing

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 9 Apr 2009 126,364 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 120,512 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 115,203 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 115,203 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 109,564 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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K466 XFX is a 1993 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K466 XFX, 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 K466 XFX registered?

K466 XFX is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K466 XFX safe to buy?

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