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F391 JFK

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,585 mi
Last recorded84,585 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF391 JFK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,585 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,337 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

n/s wiper blade worn

o/s/r boot floor storage well floor corroded

rear fog light switch worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,081 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/rtyre inner edge worn & starting to wear un even

o/s/r boot floor/ luggage area floor corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,833 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust front heat shield correded

o/s/r boot floor corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f & n/s/f innerwings corroded

rear boot floor wells corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2011 81,952 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f & n/s/f innerwings corroded

rear boot floor wells corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,416 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,156 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 78,488 miles

offside & nearside front chasis rails starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jan 2007 77,384 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 77,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 76,303 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 76,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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F391 JFK is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F391 JFK, 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 F391 JFK registered?

F391 JFK is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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