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F61 MGB

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,770 mi
Last recorded138,770 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF61 MGB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 138,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 136,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 131,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 128,324 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 125,118 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 119,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 117,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 117,479 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F61 MGB is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F61 MGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F61 MGB registered?

F61 MGB is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F61 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F61 MGB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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