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F674 LMV

1989 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,323 mi
Last recorded155,323 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF674 LMV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 155,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 155,193 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light orange (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light orange (1.2.1e)

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

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

exhaust back box corroeded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 154,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 154,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 152,904 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 151,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 150,603 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 150,586 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 149,022 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 148,997 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 147,596 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 14,811 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 146,753 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 146,190 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 146,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 145,629 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 145,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 144,823 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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F674 LMV is a 1989 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F674 LMV, 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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F674 LMV is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 15 April 1989.

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