MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
off side rear tyre very close to legal limit
slight play in near side and off side rear lower arm bushes
both front tyres starting to perish
exhaust front pipe support bracket very rusty
screw in off side front tyre
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
both front tyres starting to perish
exhaust front pipe support bracket very rusty
screw in off side front tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K5 FSS is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K5 FSS, 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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How do I check the history of K5 FSS?
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What year was K5 FSS registered?
K5 FSS is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 20 November 1992.
Is K5 FSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for K5 FSS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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