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B7 BEM

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,078 mi
Last recorded103,078 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BEM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,078 miles

both n/s and o/s front wishbone back bushes staring to weeken

both outer sills starting to corroed

exhaust first clamp poor

o/s and n/s front floors starting to corroed

rear subframe bushes starting to deterioate

repair to n/s rear inner wing heavely underseald

Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,836 miles

both rear subframe bushes starting to weeken n/s and o/s

Fail 23 Jul 2013 99,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear subframe bushes starting to weeken n/s and o/s

metal brake pipes to and after rear t junktion burder line condition

metal brake pipes to both front flexy,s burder line condition

Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 93,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 90,032 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 90,032 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 86,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT NUMBERPLATE CRACKED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 86,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT NUMBERPLATE CRACKED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 81,989 miles

exhaust heavily coroded.

offside front floor coroded and holed.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 76,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,120 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 69,442 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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B7 BEM is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B7 BEM, 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.

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B7 BEM is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B7 BEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 BEM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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