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F460 CKU

1988 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,583 mi
Last recorded156,583 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF460 CKU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 156,583 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 154,692 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie bar has slight play ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 153,003 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 151,224 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 151,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 149,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2020 148,330 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2019 147,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL/NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 147,194 miles

Fuel pipe leaking ALONG UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair FOOTBRAKE. (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL/NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 145,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox/propshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear lower body panel is slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 145,743 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear end of nearside inner body sill within 30 centimetres of N/S/R sub-frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER GAITER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front end of offside inner body sill is corroded and holed slightly. (Not within 30 centimetres of any relevant area).

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside end of front lower body panel is slightly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox/propshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear lower body panel is slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 144,276 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear driveshaft - outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 144,276 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear driveshaft - outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 142,318 miles

Exhaust system - Heat shield insecure.

Oil leak.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 142,318 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system - Heat shield insecure.

Oil leak.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 140,244 miles

Oil leak from rear differential unit.

Oil leak from rear end of gearbox.

Slight corrosion starting in centre area of offside inner body sill.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 140,244 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort FOOTBRAKE (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from rear differential unit.

Oil leak from rear end of gearbox.

Slight corrosion starting in centre area of offside inner body sill.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 138,614 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 135,672 miles

o/s/f tyre signs of wear

Fail 12 Sep 2013 135,658 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre signs of wear

Pass 13 Sep 2012 133,120 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front No plate cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 128,257 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 128,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 122,876 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 122,783 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 117,215 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nsf bumpstop damaged

osf bump stop damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2009 117,149 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nsf bumpstop damaged

osf bump stop damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2008 112,413 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 112,412 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 108,324 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 103,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 10 Aug 2005 100,112 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 100,107 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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F460 CKU is a 1988 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F460 CKU, 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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F460 CKU is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 1988.

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