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F670 SMP

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,167 mi
Last recorded95,167 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF670 SMP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,167 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,063 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 91,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 86,941 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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F670 SMP is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F670 SMP, 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 F670 SMP registered?

F670 SMP is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F670 SMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F670 SMP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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