MOT Status
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115,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded T piece to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
both sun visors poor condition
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing
n/s/r tyre low,rear beam bushes in poor condition,o/s/r shock absorber damp
slight play in rack/n/s swivel rubber split,n/s/r tyre low on tread
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F502 SBL is a 1989 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1989 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 112,085 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 F502 SBL, 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 37 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F502 SBL registered?
F502 SBL is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F502 SBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F502 SBL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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