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F74 DNF

1988 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,030 mi
Last recorded87,030 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF74 DNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 129,157 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 86,533 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 85,368 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 85,363 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

cover fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust slight blow

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 83,795 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 81,566 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body requires good clean

Fail 1 Jun 2006 79,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 79,523 miles

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

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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F74 DNF is a 1988 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F74 DNF, 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 F74 DNF registered?

F74 DNF is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F74 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F74 DNF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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