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K898 LSB

1992 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 LSB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,068 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 107,098 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,859 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 106,858 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 104,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,848 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,489 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 99,622 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,971 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 95,970 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 95,199 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 95,199 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 94,120 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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K898 LSB is a 1992 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K898 LSB, 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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K898 LSB is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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