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F602 UPB

1989 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,414 mi
Last recorded145,414 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF602 UPB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 145,414 miles

Rear Non-mandatory reversing lights inoperative

Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,440 miles

Reversing lights inoperative (non-mandatory)

Pass 7 May 2024 131,426 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2023 126,835 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 126,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 122,839 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 120,612 miles

both rear brake hose ferrals corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 120,379 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,636 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 111,667 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)

exhoust rear mount rubber broken on nearside

Fail 18 Sep 2013 111,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,283 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 102,755 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 102,681 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 99,097 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 99,056 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,608 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,808 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 88,917 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 88,917 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 85,914 miles

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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