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F612 WJT

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,899 mi
Last recorded120,899 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF612 WJT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 120,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 117,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 112,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 104,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 94,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,966 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 82,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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F612 WJT is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F612 WJT, 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

How do I check the history of F612 WJT?

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What year was F612 WJT registered?

F612 WJT is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F612 WJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F612 WJT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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