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F148 PWS

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,369 mi
Last recorded139,369 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 PWS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 139,369 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 139,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 137,897 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 136,415 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 136,415 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 135,002 miles

power steering pump noisey on full lock

Fail 13 Oct 2009 134,996 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering pump noisey on full lock

Pass 15 Oct 2008 132,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 132,422 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 132,388 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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F148 PWS is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F148 PWS, 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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F148 PWS is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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