MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,387 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake pads low
handbrake travel
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty
power steering belt loose
rear number plate deteriorating
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake pads low
handbrake travel
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty
power steering belt loose
rear number plate deteriorating
offside rear floor pan damaged
play in nearside and offside front steering arms
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear floor pan damaged
play in nearside and offside front steering arms
rear brake imbalance
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
handbrake travel
nearside rear driveshaft bolts loose
offside rear floor pan damaged
play in nearside and offside front steering arms
HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH,PLAY IN STEERING RACK.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K554 YVC is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 K554 YVC, 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.
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What year was K554 YVC registered?
K554 YVC is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 1992.
Is K554 YVC safe to buy?
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