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K62 TFX

1992 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

120,644 mi
Last recorded120,644 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK62 TFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 120,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipe crushed but not leaking

offside door wont open from inside or out

Fail 26 Feb 2008 120,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipe crushed but not leaking

offside door wont open from inside or out

Fail 29 Jan 2008 120,597 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r door will not open inside or outside

Pass 18 Jan 2007 117,628 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 117,628 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 112,323 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 112,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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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K62 TFX is a 1992 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K62 TFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K62 TFX?

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What year was K62 TFX registered?

K62 TFX is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K62 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K62 TFX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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