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F841 NPH

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,429 mi
Last recorded112,429 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF841 NPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 112,429 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 111,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 109,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,277 miles

hole in offside rear footwell

hole in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 20 Nov 2010 108,389 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 108,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 102,580 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 98,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 94,838 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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F841 NPH is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 F841 NPH, 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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What year was F841 NPH registered?

F841 NPH is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 1988.

Is F841 NPH safe to buy?

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