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K545 PRK

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,380 mi
Last recorded166,380 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK545 PRK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 166,380 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 166,360 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner side light

Offside Rear brake disce corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 161,923 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 16,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 155,913 miles

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

prob coupling split

Pass 17 Oct 2012 155,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 151,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 144,800 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 138,802 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2009 138,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 132,005 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 132,005 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 150,946 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 150,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 141,627 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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K545 PRK is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 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 K545 PRK, 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 34 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 K545 PRK registered?

K545 PRK is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 1992.

Is K545 PRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K545 PRK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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