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F494 DKK

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

214,491 mi
Last recorded214,491 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 DKK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 214,491 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

backbox rubbing against spare wheel compartment

exhaust mounting rubber stretched and deteriorated but exhaust still secure

Fail 14 Jun 2012 211,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 211,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 207,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 205,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 rear cv joint gaters deteriorated

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

o/s/f inner disc has slight surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2010 205,085 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 rear cv joint gaters deteriorated

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

o/s/f inner disc has slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2009 200,166 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 201,098 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrsion to fuel filler pipes

Pass 30 May 2008 191,545 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 191,381 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2007 181,909 miles

o/s/r hub leaking

Fail 15 May 2007 181,831 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fluid leak offside rear brake hub

Pass 12 May 2006 173,518 miles

front screen damaged

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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F494 DKK is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F494 DKK, 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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F494 DKK is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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