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F536 SFE

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,917 mi
Last recorded102,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 SFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 102,917 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 102,020 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 94,598 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 94,597 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,073 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rusty slight leak from diff

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,775 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,865 miles

offside front and rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,229 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sidewalls deteriorated on offside front tyre and both rears

Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,027 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,940 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,174 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 SFE 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 88.9%.

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 F536 SFE, 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 F536 SFE registered?

F536 SFE is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F536 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F536 SFE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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