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K254 XCF

1993 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,602 mi
Last recorded87,602 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK254 XCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2022 87,602 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,598 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,063 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2020 87,041 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2019 86,165 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 86,157 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,839 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 84,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 83,003 miles

various front and rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 83,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

various front and rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 79,897 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,080 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 78,070 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,702 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 75,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,970 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 73,912 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 71,882 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,013 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 65,013 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 62,174 miles

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

n/s/f mudflap insecure

Fail 20 May 2008 62,174 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f mudflap insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,768 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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K254 XCF is a 1993 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 K254 XCF, 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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K254 XCF is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 6 April 1993.

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