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K646 UPF

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

180,273 mi
Last recorded180,273 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK646 UPF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2013 180,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch sticking

corrosion to both rear brake pipes as marked at flexi hoses (to flexi hoses)

nearside front inner brake disc worn and corroded

rear handbrake imbalance,nearside lower effort

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 172,462 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 172,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 164,055 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 164,055 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 155,468 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 155,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 143,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 133,490 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 133,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 123,770 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 123,739 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 112,736 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 112,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 100,849 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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K646 UPF is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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