MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,587 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front coil springs corroded
both front sills holed at jacking point
both nearside shock absorbers corroded
both rear tyres worn close to limit
engine noisey
exhaust lamba sensor welded in place
front anti roll bar corroded
sevaral patches of corrosion on underside of car
several patches of corrosion on rear suspension subframe
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe
slight play in steering rack both sides
under bonnet power steering pipes corroded
both front tyres starting to split in tread area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
both front coil springs corroded
both front sills holed at jacking point
both nearside shock absorbers corroded
both rear tyres worn close to limit
engine noisey
exhaust lambda sensor has had wires removed
front anti roll bar corroded
sevaral patches of corrosion on underside of car
several patches of corrosion on rear suspension subframe
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe
slight play in steering rack both sides
under bonnet power steering pipes corroded
both front tyres starting to split in tread area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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K971 KSN is a 1992 BMW 316 in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 K971 KSN, 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.
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K971 KSN is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 28 August 1992.
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