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F466 NEB

1988 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,496 mi
Last recorded110,496 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF466 NEB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 110,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 110,476 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated excessive play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,791 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 108,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near fuse box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill near rear beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill near rear beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing near shock absorber top mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 107,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,836 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,519 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,245 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 95,336 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 95,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 94,054 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 94,054 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,098 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 91,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,147 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 82,281 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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F466 NEB is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F466 NEB, 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 F466 NEB registered?

F466 NEB is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F466 NEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F466 NEB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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