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K276 XPF

1993 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,314 mi
Last recorded114,314 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK276 XPF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 114,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 113,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not excessive next to fuel breather hoses

Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,438 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front doughnut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front lower door corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch near fuel pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower door corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 111,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front doughnut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front lower door corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch near fuel pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower door corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,999 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,629 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s rear brake pipe slightly dented

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle fitted with 1990 engine,engine number (01207083)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,612 miles

N/s rear brake pipe undersealed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

O/s raer spring mount slightly soft

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,372 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 84,372 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,783 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 137,354 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 137,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 130,370 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 130,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 122,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 122,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 116,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 116,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 122,610 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 122,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K276 XPF is a 1993 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K276 XPF, 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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K276 XPF is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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