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K630 CJM

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,873 mi
Last recorded153,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK630 CJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 153,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 153,215 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 152,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 151,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 151,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 150,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 148,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 148,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 146,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 143,100 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 139,732 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 139,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 137,418 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 137,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2007 133,313 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 133,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 131,495 miles

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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K630 CJM is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K630 CJM, 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

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What year was K630 CJM registered?

K630 CJM is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 26 October 1992.

Is K630 CJM safe to buy?

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