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F171 NPX

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,028 mi
Last recorded152,028 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 NPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 152,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear of wheel arches advise repair to prevent further rot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 152,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear of wheel arches advise repair to prevent further rot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2012 151,836 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 150,750 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 150,750 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,849 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 148,460 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 145,713 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 144,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 144,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 142,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 138,592 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 138,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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F171 NPX is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 109,944 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 F171 NPX, 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 38 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F171 NPX registered?

F171 NPX is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F171 NPX safe to buy?

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