MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,795 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear number plate faded/delaminated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear number plate faded/delaminated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
wipers smearing screen
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front suspension bump stops broken up
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise corrosion on rear wheel arches slight underbody and front exhaust
advise engine oil leak
advise fuel cap seal perished
advise rear no plate poor
strong advise battery tray corroded and holed (rear boot floor)
advise light underbody corrosion and rear wheel arches getting corroded
advise play in o/s/f bottom ball joint (gator split)
advise rear no plate getting poor
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise light underbody corrosion and rear wheel arches getting corroded
advise play in o/s/f bottom ball joint (gator split)
advise rear no plate getting poor
N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R tyres getting persihed on edges.
Play in O/S of steering rack.
Rear number plate getting poor.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
advise play in o/s/f steering rack
advise rear no plate poor
strong advise all tyres perished o the edges
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advise rear wheel arches getting corroded
advise tyres getting perished and n/s/f has nails in it
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise rear wheel arches getting corroded
advise tyres getting perished and n/s/f has nails in it
O/S/R brake binding slightly!
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F790 FRC is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F790 FRC, 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.
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How do I check the history of F790 FRC?
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What year was F790 FRC registered?
F790 FRC is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F790 FRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F790 FRC shows 18 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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