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F124 RVT

1989 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,317 mi
Last recorded68,317 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 RVT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,317 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 68,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure floor mounting point corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability d bush clamp (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure floor mounting point corroded (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,787 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 65,782 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,561 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 63,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,950 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,595 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 57,590 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded of front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded too excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,862 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 55,856 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,955 miles

Nearside Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 52,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,676 miles

play detected in offside steering rack end

underside of vehicle dry and corroded in places

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,788 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,497 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake hose deterated slighty

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,183 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,474 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,136 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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F124 RVT is a 1989 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F124 RVT, 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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What year was F124 RVT registered?

F124 RVT is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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