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F639 VHG

1989 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,039 mi
Last recorded37,039 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF639 VHG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 37,039 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 37,038 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high throttle sticking (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres on vehicle sidewalls splitting too excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,258 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting straps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,250 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,737 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 26,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,665 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 21,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 16,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,266 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 10,195 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,612 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,353 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 8,833 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 8,833 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 8,434 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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F639 VHG is a 1989 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F639 VHG, 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 F639 VHG registered?

F639 VHG is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F639 VHG safe to buy?

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