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F539 UDD

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,893 mi
Last recorded108,893 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 UDD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2010 108,893 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS LOOK IN POOR CONDITION

BRAKE PIPE UNIONS NUTS ON BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BRAKE PIPES ARE VERY RUSTY

ENGINE SEEMS TO RUN BADLY AT TIMES

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE MOUNTING MAY BE MISSING

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 108,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all underbody component slight corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,453 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2006 108,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 UDD is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F539 UDD, 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 F539 UDD registered?

F539 UDD is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is F539 UDD safe to buy?

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