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K646 GNU

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,587 mi
Last recorded124,587 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK646 GNU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 124,587 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to body (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front floor corroding

slight movement in offside front ball joint

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 28 Feb 2019 122,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front floor corroding

slight movement in offside front ball joint

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

corrosion to body and chassis

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear coil springs

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,197 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear coil springs

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2017 115,197 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front wing meeting the sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind the headlight unit (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear coil springs

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 111,542 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 111,542 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,189 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

advise both front wiper blades deteriorating/starting to not clear the windscreen propperly

advise o/s/f inner wing corroding

advise o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat shild inscure

n/s front outer sill slightly corroded

n/s rear light lens full of water

n/s/r brake pipe slighly corroded (cleaned & greased)

o/s rear coil spring corroded

slight gear and rear diff oil leak

small stone chip front screen

Fail 12 Mar 2014 104,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat shild inscure

n/s front outer sill slightly corroded

n/s rear light lens full of water

o/s rear coil spring corroded

slight gear and rear diff oil leak

small stone chip front screen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s wiper blade poor condition

o/s/f wing panel corroded and insecure at lower mounting point

Pass 10 Mar 2012 98,132 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

n/s/f brake pad appears low

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

corrosion to chassis

Fail 8 Mar 2012 98,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake pad appears low

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2011 92,771 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to rear wheel arches

corrosion to tailgate

oil leak

radiator leaking

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,046 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 90,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch ( under bonnet)

corrosion to pas pipe

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,389 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS / REAR SUPPORT BUSHES SLIGHT FLEXING / MOVEMENT WHEN BRAKING AND FLEXING SLIGHTLY WHEN ON FULL LOCK TO LOCK CHECK

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / BOTH ON 2 / 3 / 2 mm / WEARING ON EDGES / CUTS IN TREAD ECT / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P 185 / 65 / 15 H

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,557 miles

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,818 miles

as per original test no 662619676005

Fail 20 Mar 2006 81,817 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

play in osf lower ball joint †heavy cracking & unbonding to front suspension bushes †parkbrake travel high †brake hoses perished †borderline corrosion to osf outer brake pipe

wheel trims damaged †front tyres wearing low †surface corrosion to exhaust system †engine/gearbox oil leaks †differential oil leaks

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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K646 GNU is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K646 GNU, 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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K646 GNU is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 1992.

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