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F824 WEH

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

148,451 mi
Last recorded148,451 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF824 WEH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 148,451 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 148,443 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 140,438 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 140,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 May 2007 140,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 127,351 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 127,345 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 WEH is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 F824 WEH, 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 F824 WEH registered?

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

Is F824 WEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F824 WEH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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