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108 DKJ

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,953 mi
Last recorded85,953 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration108 DKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,953 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,668 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,668 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 85,206 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 85,206 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 84,611 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 84,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,278 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 84,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 83,870 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,870 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,280 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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108 DKJ is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 112,085 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 108 DKJ, 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 37 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 108 DKJ registered?

108 DKJ is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is 108 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 108 DKJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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