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F176 NPX

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,713 mi
Last recorded121,713 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 NPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 121,713 miles

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

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

slight damage o/s/r indicater lens

Fail 1 Feb 2007 121,713 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight damage o/s/r indicater lens

Pass 6 Feb 2006 116,648 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Off side rear inner drive shaft gaitor split.

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

Warning light on dash illuminated.

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2006 116,648 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Off side rear inner drive shaft gaitor split.

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

Warning light on dash illuminated.

oil leak

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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F176 NPX is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 109,944 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 F176 NPX, 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 38 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 F176 NPX registered?

F176 NPX is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F176 NPX safe to buy?

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