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K7 DOE

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,535 mi
Last recorded146,535 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 DOE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 146,535 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 146,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 146,526 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 131,199 miles

surface corrosion to various brake pipes †n/s/r tyre worn on edges †various oil leaks †corrosion to outer sills †

Pass 28 Oct 2005 131,199 miles

Off side front tyre tread worn low and unevenly worn †Near side front tyre badly worn on edges †Front brake discs badly corroded and worn †Handbrake travel high

Slight play to both front ball joints †Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Front wishbone rear bushes unbonded †Near side rear tyre pressures low and tyre treads unevenly worn

Fail 28 Oct 2005 131,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Off side front tyre tread worn low and unevenly †Near side front tyre badlyu worn edges †Front brake badly corroded and worn †Hnadbrake travel high †

Slight play in both front ball joints †Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Front wishbone rear bushes unbonded †Near side rear tyre pressure low and tryre unevenly worn

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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K7 DOE is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K7 DOE, 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 K7 DOE registered?

K7 DOE is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K7 DOE safe to buy?

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