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K746 TBV

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,152 mi
Last recorded179,152 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK746 TBV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 179,152 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front washer jet inoperative

Fail 28 Jan 2011 179,148 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front washer jet inoperative

Pass 29 Jan 2010 176,273 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 169,260 miles

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

n/s/front washer jet not working

Pass 27 Jan 2009 169,260 miles

n/s/front washer jet not working

Pass 25 Jan 2008 162,476 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 155,803 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 148,906 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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K746 TBV is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K746 TBV, 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 K746 TBV registered?

K746 TBV is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 16 October 1992.

Is K746 TBV safe to buy?

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