MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,483 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres 2mm tread remaining
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both rear tyres 3mm tread remaing
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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F849 PPO is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 F849 PPO, 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 F849 PPO registered?
F849 PPO is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 18 November 1988.
Is F849 PPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for F849 PPO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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