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F807 OPM

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,465 mi
Last recorded37,465 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF807 OPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 37,465 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2024 37,069 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 37,067 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 36,743 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 36,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,456 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 35,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 35,330 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 34,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 33,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,340 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,369 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 31,369 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,482 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 30,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,714 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 23,246 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 23,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,990 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 22,969 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

the left side front brake is binding when no pressure is applied to the service brake pedal meaning caliper may be defective on this side / although maximum foot brake pressure is satisfactory

Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,763 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,120 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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F807 OPM is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F807 OPM, 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.

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F807 OPM is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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