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F602 ODV

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,084 mi
Last recorded177,084 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF602 ODV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 177,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 175,744 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 174,470 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 172,870 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 170,294 miles

nearside front jacking point corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 167,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 164,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 161,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 158,126 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 158,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F602 ODV is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F602 ODV, 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 F602 ODV registered?

F602 ODV is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F602 ODV safe to buy?

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