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F427 KYJ

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,283 mi
Last recorded89,283 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF427 KYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 89,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rigid brake pipes showing light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 89,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.08% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rigid brake pipes showing light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 89,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure main beam lamp (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,971 miles

Both front wings excessively corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 86,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front wings excessively corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 85,625 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 85,153 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,844 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 78,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system bent

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,479 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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F427 KYJ is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F427 KYJ, 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.

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What year was F427 KYJ registered?

F427 KYJ is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F427 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F427 KYJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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