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F633 AEL

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

196,801 mi
Last recorded196,801 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF633 AEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 196,801 miles

Battery box Rusty

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 190,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' ns on os of screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 190,355 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' ns on os of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 183,581 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 175,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 164,133 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 154,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 148,039 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 142,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 136,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 129,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 121,996 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 116,524 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 110,849 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 104,893 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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F633 AEL is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 F633 AEL, 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 F633 AEL registered?

F633 AEL is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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