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H603 KFL

1991 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

175,817 mi
Last recorded175,817 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH603 KFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2011 175,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 159,719 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 159,719 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on

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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H603 KFL is a 1991 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 114,734 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 H603 KFL, 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 35 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H603 KFL registered?

H603 KFL is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H603 KFL safe to buy?

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