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F517 HGN

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,330 mi
Last recorded84,330 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 HGN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,330 miles

Corrosion on n/side outer sill/floor pan joint.

n/side and o/side mounting bushes deteriorated for rear sub frame

Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on n/side outer sill/floor pan joint.

n/side and o/side mounting bushes deteriorated for rear sub frame

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,218 miles

Corrosion on n/side outer sill/floor pan joint.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/side parking brake efficency low.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,754 miles

Corrosion on n/side outer sill/floor pan joint.

Cut on inside of o/side rear tyre tread.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,754 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan/sill,around o/side front lower arm mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on n/side outer sill/floor pan joint.

Cut on inside of o/side rear tyre tread.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,218 miles

Nearside seal is corroded.

Offside inner and outer seal is corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2016 64,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside seal is corroded.

Offside inner and outer seal is corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,392 miles

Corrosion on o/side and n/side outer cills.

Hole corroded into front of o/side floor pan.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight perishing on o/side and n/side rear tyres.

o/side front wing becomeing insecure.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,799 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,323 miles

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

Corrosion on o/side and n/side outer cills.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight perishing on o/side and n/side rear tyres.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,826 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,359 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,948 miles

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

Slight corrosion on front of o/side and n/side outer cills.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,984 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

co % weak

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

surface rust sills

wear in rack

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,945 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,623 miles

rear silencer rusty

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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F517 HGN is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F517 HGN, 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 F517 HGN registered?

F517 HGN is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F517 HGN safe to buy?

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