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K507 NEU

1993 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,344 mi
Last recorded150,344 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK507 NEU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 150,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2011 150,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate is insecure.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 146,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deep scoring on offside front shock absorber shaft

front number plate slightly insecure

nearside rear sidelight slightly dim

slight play offside of steering rack

unable to check rear seats/seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 29 Apr 2010 146,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deep scoring on offside front shock absorber shaft

front number plate slightly insecure

nearside rear sidelight slightly dim

slight play offside of steering rack

unable to check rear seats/seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 26 Mar 2009 140,119 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust heatshield adrift

nearside rear sidelight dim

Fail 24 Mar 2009 140,119 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust headshield adrift

nearside rear sidelight dim

Pass 13 Mar 2008 135,763 miles

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

offside front inner sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2008 135,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 125,973 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 125,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Chips in windscreen, offside wiper torn very slightly, one offside washer jet blocked and one nearside washer jet needs adjusting

Damp at offside rear shock absorber

Exhaust centre heat shield rusty

Front number plate cracked

Nearside and offside front suspension lower arms rear support bushes deteriorated

Nearside and offside rear inner brake hoses ferrules corroded

Slight damage to nearside and offside front sills lower edges

Steering rack worn

Uneven wear at offside rear tyre and tread worn smooth on inner edge to WEAR LIMIT

Very slight fluffing at offside front seat belt lower anchorage

Pass 22 Mar 2006 117,644 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 117,644 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Advise tracking check.

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

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

Offside inner washer jet blocked.

Rear seatbelts not checked due to the seats being folded down.

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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K507 NEU is a 1993 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K507 NEU, 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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K507 NEU is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 1993.

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