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K844 XFL

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,999 mi
Last recorded112,999 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK844 XFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 112,999 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 112,999 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,589 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,589 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 89,835 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all 4 tyres starting to wear on sides n/s/f + n/s/r nearing limits

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perrish

wiper blades starting to smeer screen

Fail 17 Oct 2008 89,835 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

all 4 tyres starting to wear on sides n/s/f + n/s/r nearing limits

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perrish

wiper blades starting to smeer screen

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,384 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 80,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,673 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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K844 XFL is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K844 XFL, 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 K844 XFL registered?

K844 XFL is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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