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F263 GKL

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,594 mi
Last recorded142,594 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 GKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 142,594 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside rear inner wheel-arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 14 Sep 2018 142,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 142,325 miles

corrosion rear lower body panel.

deterioration rear exhaust.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 139,598 miles

damage front number plate.

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

deterioration outer sills and body panels.

deterioration rear brake pipes.

deterioration rear exhaust.

oil leak.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 139,598 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

damage front number plate.

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

deterioration outer sills and body panels.

deterioration rear brake pipes.

deterioration rear exhaust.

oil leak.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 135,801 miles

deterioration both number plates.

deterioration rear exhaust.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 135,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

deterioration both number plates.

deterioration rear exhaust.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 130,742 miles

damage front number plate.

damage offside front indicator lens.

deterioration outer body sills and underside panels.

deterioration rear exhaust.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

small stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 125,550 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 125,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 121,066 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 117,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 107,423 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 107,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion exhaust system support mountings.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 102,946 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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F263 GKL is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F263 GKL, 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.

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What year was F263 GKL registered?

F263 GKL is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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