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K57 RFR

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,880 mi
Last recorded66,880 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK57 RFR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 66,880 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in brake pipes

Fail 12 Jun 2017 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,841 miles

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Fail 6 Jun 2016 61,841 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,758 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,321 miles

offside front inner brake pad over half worn

offside front outer sill corroded & holed

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front outer sill corroded & holed

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,725 miles

slight corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe (rear end)

slight wear in offside front anti roll bar drop link mounting bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,128 miles

rear diff.damp

Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,780 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 44,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,906 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,439 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance (offside poor)

slight damage to offside rear flexy brake hose

Pass 27 Jun 2005 35,512 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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K57 RFR is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K57 RFR, 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 K57 RFR registered?

K57 RFR is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K57 RFR safe to buy?

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