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K971 KSN

1992 BMW 316

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,587 mi
Last recorded121,587 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 KSN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 121,587 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front sills holed at jacking point

both nearside shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres worn close to limit

engine noisey

exhaust lamba sensor welded in place

front anti roll bar corroded

sevaral patches of corrosion on underside of car

several patches of corrosion on rear suspension subframe

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight play in steering rack both sides

under bonnet power steering pipes corroded

both front tyres starting to split in tread area

Fail 2 Mar 2010 121,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front sills holed at jacking point

both nearside shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres worn close to limit

engine noisey

exhaust lambda sensor has had wires removed

front anti roll bar corroded

sevaral patches of corrosion on underside of car

several patches of corrosion on rear suspension subframe

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight play in steering rack both sides

under bonnet power steering pipes corroded

both front tyres starting to split in tread area

Pass 25 Feb 2009 114,202 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 114,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 105,629 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 85,748 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 75,049 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 75,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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K971 KSN is a 1992 BMW 316 in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K971 KSN, 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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K971 KSN is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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