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K523 SUP

1993 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,489 mi
Last recorded138,489 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK523 SUP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 138,489 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 134,478 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 128,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 119,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 111,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 111,357 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,928 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 89,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 82,037 miles

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 25 May 2007 81,931 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

heat shield around catalyst insecure

Pass 23 May 2006 74,100 miles

CORROSION TO FULE PIPE FRONT TO REAR OF VEHICLE

both nearside rear brake flexi pipe ferrules slightly corroded

both offside rear brake flexi pipe ferrules slightly corroded

drivers check strap niosey inoperation

nearside front brake flexi pipe perished and cracked

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake flexi pipe perished and cracked

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly worn

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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K523 SUP is a 1993 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K523 SUP, 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 K523 SUP registered?

K523 SUP is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K523 SUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K523 SUP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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