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K674 XJM

1993 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,655 mi
Last recorded124,655 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK674 XJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 124,655 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 124,652 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrision started on near side front jacking up area

Pass 23 Apr 2009 121,386 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 121,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 117,910 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 117,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 114,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 111,836 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 111,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K674 XJM is a 1993 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K674 XJM, 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 K674 XJM registered?

K674 XJM is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K674 XJM safe to buy?

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