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K605 OFT

1992 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,364 mi
Last recorded76,364 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK605 OFT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 76,364 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked

Pass 4 May 2011 76,219 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 76,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 76,122 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 75,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,566 miles

front pipe support bracket broken

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

nsf tyre deep split

rear shockers poor signs of osr weeping

Fail 14 Jun 2008 75,566 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

front pipe support bracket broken

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

nsf tyre deep split

rear shockers poor signs of osr weeping

Pass 23 Jun 2007 75,035 miles

power steering pipes corroded. †front brake flexy ferrules corroded n/s + o/s

Pass 17 Jun 2006 74,582 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

powerstearing pipes coroded

Fail 17 Jun 2006 74,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

powerstearing pipes coroded

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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K605 OFT is a 1992 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K605 OFT, 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 K605 OFT registered?

K605 OFT is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K605 OFT safe to buy?

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