MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,568 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on out side edge
brake warning light on
long hand brake travel
slight corrosion on lower part of wheel arch
slight rust to the offside outer sill and offside door pillar within 30cm of offside front seat belt anchorage.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight rust to the offside outer sill and offside door piller within 30cm of offside front seat belt anchorage
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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F185 LPL is a 1988 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F185 LPL, 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.
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What year was F185 LPL registered?
F185 LPL is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F185 LPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F185 LPL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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