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B6 FAA

1989 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,048 mi
Last recorded151,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 FAA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 151,048 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 147,608 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 147,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 145,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front brake slight binding

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 141,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 137,899 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 134,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 134,486 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 130,077 miles

offside front tyre wall perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 126,617 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 122,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 118,318 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 118,312 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 114,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 110,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 104,729 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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B6 FAA is a 1989 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B6 FAA, 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 B6 FAA registered?

B6 FAA is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B6 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 FAA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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