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K503 RRK

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,596 mi
Last recorded133,596 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK503 RRK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,596 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 132,863 miles

Propshaft rubber joint deteriated

Fail 12 Oct 2013 132,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

propshaft front rubber joint deteriated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,136 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 125,132 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 123,733 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 121,096 miles

Battery insecure

Bonet release handle broken.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 121,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Bonnet release handle broken.

Engine oil level LOW.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 118,791 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 103,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,271 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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K503 RRK is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K503 RRK, 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 K503 RRK registered?

K503 RRK is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K503 RRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K503 RRK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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