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K676 EBL

1993 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,263 mi
Last recorded130,263 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK676 EBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 130,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 124,462 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 124,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 113,468 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 113,468 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 104,882 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 96,872 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,872 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 85,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,781 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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K676 EBL is a 1993 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K676 EBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K676 EBL registered?

K676 EBL is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 26 July 1993.

Is K676 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K676 EBL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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