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F79 OGV

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,170 mi
Last recorded143,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 OGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 143,170 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 6 Apr 2012 14,117 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 139,186 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 139,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 135,645 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

customer has had 2nd hand parts fitted

o/s/f window does not open

Fail 21 May 2010 135,643 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f window does not open

Pass 4 Jun 2009 132,681 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 132,676 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 128,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 124,823 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 124,817 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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F79 OGV is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F79 OGV, 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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F79 OGV is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 7 September 1988.

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