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F29 OLC

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,472 mi
Last recorded124,472 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF29 OLC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 124,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear boot floor is hold, however not near low bearing point

offside front anti-roll bar/ tie bar bush has sign's of perishing

sign's of corrosion all under vehicle

sign's of perishing on both the rear sub frame bush's

Fail 3 Jul 2008 124,472 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear boot floor is hold, however not near low bearing point

offside front anti-roll bar/ tie bar bush has sign's of perishing

sign's of corrosion all under vehicle

sign's of perishing on both the rear sub frame bush's

Pass 5 Jul 2007 121,464 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 121,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 119,431 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 119,431 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both rear shock top mounts have badly failed bondings

c.o. too lean at 0.2%

o/s/f antiroll bar droplink has failed bonding

Pass 5 Nov 2005 117,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F29 OLC is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F29 OLC, 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 F29 OLC registered?

F29 OLC is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F29 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F29 OLC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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