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K763 KGO

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,832 mi
Last recorded200,832 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK763 KGO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 200,832 miles

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

nearside front jacking point weak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 200,802 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front jacking point weak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 189,075 miles

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

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

exhaust rattle & heat shield loose

oil leak from rear axle diff unit

slight corrosion in floor areas at jacking points

slight movement in both sides lower arm ball joint rubber inserts

Pass 19 Nov 2007 179,630 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 179,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL JACKING POINTS ARE CORRODED ESP O/S/FRONT = HOLED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 168,015 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 168,010 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

high handbrake travel.

near side rear tyre low and nail in tread area.

Pass 29 Oct 2005 152,372 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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K763 KGO 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 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 K763 KGO, 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 K763 KGO registered?

K763 KGO is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 8 October 1992.

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