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F665 OOY

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,851 mi
Last recorded92,851 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF665 OOY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 92,544 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,118 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 91,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,713 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 89,666 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,441 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,767 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,833 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 77,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 76,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 74,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,742 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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F665 OOY is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F665 OOY, 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 F665 OOY registered?

F665 OOY is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F665 OOY safe to buy?

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