MOT Status
Mileage
129,101 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r tyre is cracked and perished on the sidewall.
o/s seat mount looks to have been repaired.
o/s/r flexy brake pipe mount looks like it has been repaired from inside the vehicle.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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F157 SLL is a 1989 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F157 SLL, 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 F157 SLL registered?
F157 SLL is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 1989.
Is F157 SLL safe to buy?
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