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F451 NLC

1988 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

171,904 mi
Last recorded171,904 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF451 NLC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2006 171,904 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 171,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

os front hub has had heat applied but is not considered to be excessive

Fail 21 Aug 2006 171,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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F451 NLC is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F451 NLC, 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 F451 NLC registered?

F451 NLC is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F451 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F451 NLC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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