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F694 OYO

1988 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,313 mi
Last recorded162,313 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF694 OYO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 162,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 158,063 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 142,782 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2016 142,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking hose to nearside rear is leaking at the T junction (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired hose needs to be attached to its mounting,at present it is twisted (3.6.A.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure steering wheel loose (2.1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 141,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and rear closing panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 127,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 117,688 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 117,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,357 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes cracked and weak

Fuel lines corroded / Rubber hose cracking

OS Mirror glass cracked

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Tyres all cracking on side walls

Pass 27 Jul 2009 108,563 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 108,551 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 106,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 103,117 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 100,801 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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F694 OYO is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F694 OYO, 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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What year was F694 OYO registered?

F694 OYO is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 16 November 1988.

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