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F221 GRB

1988 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,063 mi
Last recorded165,063 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 GRB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 165,063 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 158,481 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 151,360 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 151,175 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2006 146,551 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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