MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
offside front flexi pipe starting to crack
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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F617 KCD is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1989 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 112,085 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 F617 KCD, 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 37 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F617 KCD registered?
F617 KCD is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 1989.
Is F617 KCD safe to buy?
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