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M127 KFP

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,816 mi
Last recorded122,816 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM127 KFP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 122,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 122,715 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

front headlamp cracked

front pipe clamp broken

front windscreen de-laminating slightly

gearbox selector shaft seal leaking slightly

nearside rear inner CV gaitor split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 115,552 miles

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

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

both rear petrol tank mountings corroding

codition of front n/plate

corrosion throughout under vehicle

exhaust middle box rattling inside

nearside front tyre perishing

slight play in steering rack offside front

Fail 17 Jun 2010 115,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both rear petrol tank mountings corroding

codition of front n/plate

corrosion throughout under vehicle

exhaust middle box rattling inside

nearside front tyre perishing

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 3 Jun 2009 111,270 miles

condition of front number plate

condition of tank straps

corrosion to brake hose ferulls

play in steering rack

wear to front brake pads

Fail 27 May 2009 111,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

condition of front number plate

condition of tank straps

corrosion to brake hose ferulls

play in steering rack

wear to front brake pads

Pass 7 Jun 2008 106,450 miles

condition of front brake flexis

corrosion to all brake hose ferulss

wear offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 28 May 2008 106,288 miles

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

condition of front brake flexis

corrosion to all brake hose ferulss

wear offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 1 Jun 2007 102,301 miles

Condition of front number plate

Corosion to front & rear brake hose ferrules

Corosion to front brake pipes

Handbrake travel

Fail 30 May 2007 102,278 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condition of front no plate

corrosion front and rear brake hose ferulls

corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 30 May 2006 98,590 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of front number plate

corrosion offside and nearside front brake hose ferulls BORDERLINE

corrosion offside and nearside rear brake hose ferulls BORDERLINE

wear in steering rack

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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M127 KFP is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 M127 KFP, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M127 KFP is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M127 KFP safe to buy?

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