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F154 SYE

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,312 mi
Last recorded93,312 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF154 SYE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,384 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,875 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 68,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,356 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 64,536 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,412 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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F154 SYE 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 90%.

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 F154 SYE, 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 F154 SYE registered?

F154 SYE is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F154 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F154 SYE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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