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K569 PLP

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,226 mi
Last recorded151,226 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK569 PLP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 151,226 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 151,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 145,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2010 140,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion just outside prescribed area on o/s flitch

o/s and n/s headlamp aims on lower limits

Pass 10 May 2010 140,247 miles

corrosion just outside prescribed area on o/s flitch

o/s and n/s headlamp aims on lower limits

Pass 21 Apr 2009 134,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 127,519 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 118,015 miles

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

slight play in n/s front lower wishbone inner rear bush

slight roughness in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

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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K569 PLP is a 1992 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 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 K569 PLP, 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 K569 PLP registered?

K569 PLP is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 7 October 1992.

Is K569 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K569 PLP 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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