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F134 HKE

1989 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,267 mi
Last recorded53,267 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF134 HKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,267 miles

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

carrosion building up uner body.

fuel pipe slitly carroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,264 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE WIPER BLADE STARTED TO PERISH.ADVICE FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,194 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,054 miles

all four tyres slight cracks on outer wall

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,840 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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F134 HKE is a 1989 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F134 HKE, 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 F134 HKE registered?

F134 HKE is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 27 February 1989.

Is F134 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F134 HKE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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