MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,078 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER RATTLES ON HIGH REVS
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
SLIGHT PLAY D/S + N/S STEERING RACK ENDS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER RATTLES ON HIGH REVS
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
SLIGHT PLAY D/S + N/S STEERING RACK ENDS
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight freeplay in o.s steering rack end [tie rod]
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight freeplay in o.s steering rack end [tie rod]
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
offside front steering rack end has slight play in
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
centre exhaust baffels loose
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear brake pipes surface corrosion
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K997 RSM is a 1992 BMW 316 in White 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 K997 RSM, 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 K997 RSM registered?
K997 RSM is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is K997 RSM safe to buy?
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