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F447 PAC

1988 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,007 mi
Last recorded93,007 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF447 PAC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 93,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,623 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 89,386 miles

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

N/S REAR OUTTER TYRE TREAD CRACKING.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 89,386 miles

N/S REAR OUTTER TYRE TREAD CRACKING.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,319 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 89,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front no.plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 81,841 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 78,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 75,481 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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F447 PAC is a 1988 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F447 PAC, 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 F447 PAC registered?

F447 PAC is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is F447 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F447 PAC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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