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F680 NJU

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,408 mi
Last recorded122,408 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 NJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 122,408 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 122,396 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 119,050 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 119,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 115,435 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 115,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 111,840 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 111,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 107,146 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 107,058 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 102,626 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F680 NJU is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F680 NJU, 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 F680 NJU registered?

F680 NJU is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F680 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F680 NJU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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