MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all brake pipes covered in grease
exhaust touching body
o/s/rear tyre depth 2.5mm
small dent in n/s/rear road wheel
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K491 BGS is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K491 BGS, 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 K491 BGS registered?
K491 BGS is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 1993.
Is K491 BGS safe to buy?
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