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K608 PLB

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,015 mi
Last recorded180,015 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 PLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2011 180,015 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 175,354 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 170,587 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 170,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 166,764 miles

both front flexi hoses perished

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 16 Jul 2008 166,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 163,006 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 163,005 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 156,099 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 156,087 miles

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.

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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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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