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F790 FRC

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,795 mi
Last recorded32,795 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF790 FRC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 32,795 miles

rear number plate faded/delaminated

Fail 16 May 2017 32,795 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 32,781 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 May 2015 32,779 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension bump stops broken up

Pass 14 May 2014 32,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 32,601 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 32,601 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 32,587 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 32,546 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 32,546 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 32,214 miles

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.

Fail 4 May 2010 32,212 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 32,035 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 32,031 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2008 31,908 miles

advise rear wheel arches getting corroded

advise tyres getting perished and n/s/f has nails in it

Fail 6 May 2008 31,908 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 31,727 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly!

Pass 3 May 2006 31,520 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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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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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?

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