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K945 CBU

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,652 mi
Last recorded111,652 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK945 CBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,652 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND MISHAPED.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

REAR DIFF NOISEY

Fail 27 Sep 2018 111,518 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND MISHAPED.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

REAR DIFF NOISEY

Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,267 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,968 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 101,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,165 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 97,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 90,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,741 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,145 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,405 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 65,405 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 60,765 miles

offside front tyre wall perished.offside front brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2008 60,699 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre wall perished.offside front brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,425 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,714 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 52,303 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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K945 CBU is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 K945 CBU, 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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K945 CBU is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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