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F659 OYK

1988 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,837 mi
Last recorded131,837 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF659 OYK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 131,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Whole underside becoming weak due to corrosion

Fail 30 May 2019 131,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side chassis rail at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side inner sill at centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side outer sill at centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side front step to sill (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near side chassis rail at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side chassis rail at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Whole underside becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,004 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 128,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,983 miles

1. Front brake discs becoming worn and corroded. 2. Nearside front tyre near legal limits. 3. Both front flexi brake hoses becoming perished.

4. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 5. Hand brake travel at limits.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 122,785 miles

Hand brake travel near limits.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 122,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Hand brake travel near limits.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,417 miles

1/ n/s outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 114,503 miles

1. Rear panel corroded. 2. Nearside and offside outer sills becoming corroded at front and rear. 3. Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 114,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1. Rear panel corroded. 2. Nearside and offside outer sills becoming corroded at front and rear. 3. Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 28 May 2013 110,634 miles

As per failure.

Fail 16 May 2013 110,280 miles

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

Offside front steel brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 18 May 2012 106,676 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 106,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 102,033 miles

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. n/s door mirror glass damaged.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 97,123 miles

1/front exhaust bracket slightly corroded 2/slight damage to n/s door mirror

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

Pass 9 May 2009 90,448 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 90,315 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1.n/s/r tyre starting to perrish 2.slight wear in n/s & o/s steering rack 3.slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2008 83,464 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 83,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,715 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 76,707 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 70,200 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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F659 OYK is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F659 OYK, 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.

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F659 OYK is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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