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F769 UBJ

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,177 mi
Last recorded146,177 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF769 UBJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2011 146,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 133,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 125,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 120,931 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 117,266 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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F769 UBJ is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc 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 F769 UBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F769 UBJ registered?

F769 UBJ is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F769 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F769 UBJ 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.

Does F769 UBJ have outstanding finance?

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