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F534 WSJ

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,651 mi
Last recorded117,651 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF534 WSJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,651 miles

Front Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 117,626 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Floor pan corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fuel tank excessively corroded, smell of fuel under vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2021 117,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 115,265 miles

exhaust back box hanger corroded

steering rack has play either side

Pass 22 May 2012 110,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 103,191 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 102,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

movement detected at o/s front of steering rack

n/s front inner wing at landing panel is holled and corroded outwith 30 cm of front suspension

Pass 25 May 2010 97,118 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

cover rust on underside of body

offside rear tyre cracking at tread

Fail 22 May 2010 97,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

cover rust on underside of body

offside rear tyre cracking at tread

Pass 4 Jun 2009 91,422 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,695 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 84,695 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 76,965 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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F534 WSJ is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F534 WSJ, 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 F534 WSJ registered?

F534 WSJ is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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