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F272 URU

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

176,999 mi
Last recorded176,999 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF272 URU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 176,999 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 176,999 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 176,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn & dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2024 176,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear split joint to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 176,999 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 176,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 176,999 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 176,999 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 176,999 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 176,999 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 176,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 176,999 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,699 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 17,699 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 176,999 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 176,999 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 176,999 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs pitted

Fail 15 Nov 2010 176,999 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 176,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 176,999 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 175,992 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 175,992 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 175,562 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 173,542 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 173,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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F272 URU is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F272 URU, 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 F272 URU registered?

F272 URU is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F272 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F272 URU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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