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K171 BOF

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,008 mi
Last recorded163,008 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 BOF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 163,008 miles

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

rear tyres very low on tread 245/4017w

rear wheel arches,chassis,sills and jacking points corroded

rear wheels look out of line

suspension bushes worn

Fail 3 Sep 2008 163,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres very low on tread 245/4017w

rear wheel arches,chassis,sills and jacking points corroded

rear wheels look out of line

suspension bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2007 153,824 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 144,556 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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K171 BOF is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 K171 BOF, 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 33 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 K171 BOF registered?

K171 BOF is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K171 BOF safe to buy?

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