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K659 BRW

1993 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,407 mi
Last recorded68,407 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK659 BRW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,620 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 65,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,898 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,835 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,970 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 54,224 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 54,155 miles

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

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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K659 BRW is a 1993 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 K659 BRW, 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 33 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K659 BRW registered?

K659 BRW is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 19 January 1993.

Is K659 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K659 BRW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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