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K271 UKN

1993 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,465 mi
Last recorded115,465 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK271 UKN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2012 115,465 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

o/s/r tyre incorrect speed rating tyre H rated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 115,465 miles

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

o/s/r tyre incorrect speed rating tyre H rated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 110,733 miles

Coolant leak

Tyres of different width fitted at rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 110,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Tyres of different width fitted at rear

Pass 30 Jun 2009 107,810 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 100,804 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 99,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K271 UKN is a 1993 BMW 316 in Blue 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 K271 UKN, 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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K271 UKN is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is K271 UKN safe to buy?

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