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F536 SDL

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,951 mi
Last recorded150,951 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 SDL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 150,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

heavy underseal in areas under vehicle

offside front inner sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 149,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 146,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate is cracked but secure

fuel filler pipe is rusty

fuel tank to pipe connections are rusty

nearside front inner sill section is rusty

outer sill covers fitted not enabling full inspection

Pass 22 May 2010 143,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

fuel filler pipe is very rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2009 141,131 miles

New bushes fitted to front arms.

Welding repairs to sills.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 140,781 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to fuel filler neck.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 138,042 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 134,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 132,748 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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F536 SDL is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 109,944 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 F536 SDL, 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 38 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F536 SDL registered?

F536 SDL is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F536 SDL safe to buy?

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