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F521 KGO

1989 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,573 mi
Last recorded111,573 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 KGO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2008 111,573 miles

Both fan belt and alternater belts cracking.

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

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

Noise from rear suspention needs further investigation.

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

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

Oil leak fom both inner diff seals.

Slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 25 Apr 2007 106,989 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 102,204 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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F521 KGO is a 1989 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F521 KGO, 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 F521 KGO registered?

F521 KGO is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F521 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F521 KGO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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