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F171 POU

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,550 mi
Last recorded3,550 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 POU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 3,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion on the pipe cover in the offside rear wheelarch

Pass 24 Nov 2011 112,326 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 109,817 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 109,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 107,721 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 105,614 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 105,612 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,411 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 99,092 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 96,104 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F171 POU is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F171 POU, 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 F171 POU registered?

F171 POU is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F171 POU safe to buy?

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