MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EARLY SIGNS OF WEAR TO MAIN REAR AXLE BUSHES/OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT/SLIGHT OIL LEAK TO NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION/CORROSION IN GENERAL TO NEARSIDE +OFFSIDE CILL TO FLOOR/OFFSIDE FRONT MAIN BEAM GLASS CRACKED/NEARSIDE DIP BEAM TEMP REPAIR/ NEAR
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
SLIGHT INBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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F221 GRB is a 1988 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 F221 GRB, 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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How do I check the history of F221 GRB?
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What year was F221 GRB registered?
F221 GRB is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F221 GRB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F221 GRB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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