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F824 BOK

1989 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,273 mi
Last recorded101,273 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF824 BOK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 101,273 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 101,273 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,501 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 100,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,426 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,871 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,842 miles

front seats worn loose

o/s front bottom wing sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,204 miles

front seats worn loose

o/s front wing sill corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,871 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,451 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 88,705 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 88,705 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 86,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 86,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 84,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 83,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 83,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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F824 BOK is a 1989 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F824 BOK, 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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What year was F824 BOK registered?

F824 BOK is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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