MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake lever on limit.
nearside and offside body sills in an advanced state of corrosion.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise corrosion n/s/r wheel arch
oil leak rear axle
both front flexi hoses perished
corrosion to n/s o/s sills
signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front flexi hoses perished
corrosion to n/s o/s sills
signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
oil leak from diff
perishing to o/s/f brake hose
signs of corrosion to fuel tank straps
signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes
signs of corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch
splits to n/s/f o/s/f wiper blades
strong advise perishing to n/s/f brake hose
wear to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes
damage to front no plate
front brake pads low
movement in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm bush
oil leak from diff area
perishing to n/s o/s front brake flexies
signs of corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch
signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe
small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
corrosion to o/s/f to rear brake pipe
damage to front no plate
front brake pads low
movement in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm bush
oil leak from diff area
perishing to both front brake flexies
signs of corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch
signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe
small chips in windscreen
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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K608 PLB is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K608 PLB, 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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K608 PLB is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1992.
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