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K581 SFP

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,764 mi
Last recorded98,764 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK581 SFP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,764 miles

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,763 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,857 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 87,852 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,646 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,466 miles

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

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

rear silencer & tail pipe rusted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,702 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 72,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,867 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,867 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,207 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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K581 SFP is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 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 K581 SFP, 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 34 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 K581 SFP registered?

K581 SFP is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 1992.

Is K581 SFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K581 SFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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