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K736 WKX

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,872 mi
Last recorded96,872 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK736 WKX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 96,718 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 89,861 miles

nearside rear handbrake needs slight adjustment.

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated. 205-60-r15.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

washer jets need slight adjustment.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,863 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 71,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,861 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,072 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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K736 WKX is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K736 WKX, 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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What year was K736 WKX registered?

K736 WKX is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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