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F717 RML

1989 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,254 mi
Last recorded94,254 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 RML
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2010 94,254 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,202 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,998 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 93,887 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 93,426 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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F717 RML is a 1989 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc 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 F717 RML, 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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What year was F717 RML registered?

F717 RML is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 12 June 1989.

Is F717 RML safe to buy?

The MOT history for F717 RML 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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