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F811 PAN

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,249 mi
Last recorded59,249 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF811 PAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 59,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,058 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 59,013 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,465 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,659 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 20 May 2017 56,809 miles

Oil leak rear diff

Rear silencer rusted

suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 55,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer slighty corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 54,833 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2015 54,766 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 53,655 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 27 May 2014 53,655 miles

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

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

brake pads warning light on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2013 52,503 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,372 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 576,462 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 49,188 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 47,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 46,137 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 43,468 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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F811 PAN is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F811 PAN, 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 F811 PAN registered?

F811 PAN is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is F811 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F811 PAN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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