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F438 KNM

1988 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,319 mi
Last recorded78,319 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 KNM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,319 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,210 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 74,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,840 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 72,888 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 70,845 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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F438 KNM is a 1988 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F438 KNM, 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 F438 KNM registered?

F438 KNM is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 1988.

Is F438 KNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F438 KNM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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