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F539 FGN

1988 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,065 mi
Last recorded111,065 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 FGN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,065 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside under sill damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,012 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 110,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,632 miles

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

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

Rear part of chassis corroded but not part of prescribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2012 110,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 107,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,239 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 105,239 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,485 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,215 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 94,689 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 94,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F539 FGN is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F539 FGN, 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 F539 FGN registered?

F539 FGN is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F539 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F539 FGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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