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F504 UCF

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,546 mi
Last recorded124,546 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF504 UCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 124,546 miles

rear axle main bushes perished

Pass 7 Nov 2008 118,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 114,285 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 114,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 107,531 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f and all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2006 107,531 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f and all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2005 102,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall worn

Pass 16 Nov 2005 102,797 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall worn

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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F504 UCF is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F504 UCF, 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 F504 UCF registered?

F504 UCF is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F504 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F504 UCF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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