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K655 UUD

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,543 mi
Last recorded159,543 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK655 UUD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 159,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 159,542 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper all split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 158,198 miles

All brake pipes rusty on ferrules

exhaust in poor condition

slight oil leak under engine and gearbox area

Pass 4 Apr 2017 157,617 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 156,856 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 156,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2015 156,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2014 156,191 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 156,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 155,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 154,174 miles

all tyres perished

heavy oil leak from diff

heavy oil leak from engine

rear no.plate delaminating

Fail 17 May 2012 154,172 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all tyres perished

front brake hoses perished

front lower arm rear bushes perished

heavy oil leak from diff

heavy oil leak from engine

osf headlight cracked

rear no.plate delaminating

Pass 18 May 2011 153,402 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 152,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 152,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 151,565 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 151,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack on o/s h/lamp lens

Fail 10 Apr 2006 150,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s h/lamp lens is cracked,not affecting beam image

Pass 10 Apr 2006 150,439 miles

o/s h/lamp lens is cracked,not affecting beam image

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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K655 UUD is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K655 UUD, 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 K655 UUD registered?

K655 UUD is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K655 UUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K655 UUD shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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