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F741 HNJ

1988 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF741 HNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 155,907 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front floor corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jun 2007 155,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2006 151,453 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 151,016 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F741 HNJ is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F741 HNJ, 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 F741 HNJ registered?

F741 HNJ is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F741 HNJ safe to buy?

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