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K847 RLB

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,013 mi
Last recorded77,013 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK847 RLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,013 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,726 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 69,471 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 May 2015 65,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 May 2015 65,724 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,017 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,009 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 54,009 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off sdie front and off side rear tyres are in a very poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,667 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 50,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,639 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 42,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,772 miles

Both fron lower control arm rear bushes split

Fail 23 Nov 2007 41,772 miles

Both fron lower control arm rear bushes split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 39,777 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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K847 RLB is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K847 RLB, 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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K847 RLB is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 7 December 1992.

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