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K748 XOM

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,603 mi
Last recorded87,603 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK748 XOM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,603 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,603 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,741 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 86,741 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,139 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,849 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,491 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 78,794 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 78,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 73,643 miles

all of the four tyres are starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,448 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 71,439 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,912 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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K748 XOM is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K748 XOM, 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 K748 XOM registered?

K748 XOM is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K748 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K748 XOM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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