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F717 CYA

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 CYA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 95,630 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 95,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,478 miles

Nearside Front main beam headlamp damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 89,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front main beam headlamp damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,095 miles

oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2015 86,095 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,829 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 57,397 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,714 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F717 CYA is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F717 CYA, 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 F717 CYA registered?

F717 CYA is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F717 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F717 CYA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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