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F595 PYH

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,317 mi
Last recorded165,317 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF595 PYH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 165,317 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

holed corrosion at the back of offside rear inner wheel arch outside of a prescribed area

holed corrosion to boot floor outside of a prescribed area

nearside and offside front floor pans around jacking points corroded

nearside rear floor pan around drain plug corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 165,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

holed corrosion at the back of offside rear inner wheel arch outside of a prescribed area

holed corrosion to boot floor outside of a prescribed area

nearside and offside front floor pans around jacking points corroded

nearside rear floor pan around drain plug corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 156,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front bumper repaired with tape

Pass 30 Aug 2013 149,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 141,632 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 131,377 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front wing excessively corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 124,222 miles

excessive corrosion of offside front wing

Fail 16 Aug 2010 124,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

excessive corrosion of offside front wing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 122,978 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 122,973 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 119,934 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 119,934 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 116,502 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 114,513 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 114,513 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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F595 PYH is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F595 PYH, 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 F595 PYH registered?

F595 PYH is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 29 October 1988.

Is F595 PYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F595 PYH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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