MOT Status
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145,414 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Non-mandatory reversing lights inoperative
Reversing lights inoperative (non-mandatory)
Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust centre box rear clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Handbrake release button slightly recessed (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Reversing lights inop (not Mandatory)
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
both rear brake hose ferrals corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
axle oil leak
front exhaust bracket broken / exhaust still supported
rear exhaust box deteriorated
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)
exhoust rear mount rubber broken on nearside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
exhoust rear mount rubber broken on nearside
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front discs wearing thin
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front discs wearing thin
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F602 UPB is a 1989 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?
F602 UPB is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 1989.
Is F602 UPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F602 UPB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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