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F10 WLO

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,293 mi
Last recorded133,293 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 WLO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 133,293 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 133,115 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 131,396 miles

rear shocker covers adrift

Fail 17 Dec 2014 131,396 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear shocker covers adrift

Fail 2 Apr 2014 131,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 131,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 130,634 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 129,760 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak from diff

Pass 8 Apr 2010 129,045 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 128,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

starter motor faulty

Fail 15 Apr 2008 126,730 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,730 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 126,107 miles

oil leak from diff

Fail 17 Apr 2007 126,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak from diff

Pass 18 Apr 2006 125,542 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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F10 WLO is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F10 WLO, 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 F10 WLO registered?

F10 WLO is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F10 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F10 WLO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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