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F164 OPC

1989 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,260 mi
Last recorded183,260 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 OPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 183,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front outer track rod ends have slight play

both front suspension arms have slight play in a pin/bush (rose joints)

both rear top mounts have slight movement on mounting bush

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

vehicle heavily modified and under sealed

very small crack on n/s bottom of windscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2017 183,260 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body has slight corrosion and surface rust on underside of vehicle in places also in front and rear wheel arches

both front tyres worn slightly uneven

both rear top mounts have slight movement on mounting bush

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

vehicle heavily modified

very small crack on n/s bottom of windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2017 183,254 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area two sections corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened shocker weak (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area and boot (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area and boot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened shocker weak (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Coolant leak from inside the vehicle ()

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear floor pan has been repaired form inside the vehicle

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 182,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011
Pass 14 Jun 2008 88,413 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,813 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 86,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both number plates slightly discoloured.

Near side main beam head lamp loose.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 84,861 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 84,807 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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F164 OPC is a 1989 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F164 OPC, 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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F164 OPC is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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