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K513 FFU

1993 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,399 mi
Last recorded136,399 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK513 FFU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2012 136,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 134,727 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 131,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 128,656 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 126,321 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 122,630 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 122,628 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 118,089 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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K513 FFU is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K513 FFU, 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

How do I check the history of K513 FFU?

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What year was K513 FFU registered?

K513 FFU is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K513 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K513 FFU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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