MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,063 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake high travel
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake high travel
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake high /advise rear brake inspection
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake high /advise rear brake inspection
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K173 KMX is a 1993 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 K173 KMX, 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.
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What year was K173 KMX registered?
K173 KMX is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 20 February 1993.
Is K173 KMX safe to buy?
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