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F41 HCH

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,266 mi
Last recorded87,266 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF41 HCH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,266 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 85,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear both sides brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2006 85,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear both sides brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2005 84,137 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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F41 HCH is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F41 HCH, 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 F41 HCH registered?

F41 HCH is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F41 HCH safe to buy?

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