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F853 SLU

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,632 mi
Last recorded126,632 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF853 SLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 126,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 125,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,072 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 124,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,964 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 121,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake dust shield corroded.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 120,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 119,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,643 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 114,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,813 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 89,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,869 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 77,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear box mounting strap corroded through but mounting secure.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 77,543 miles

Rear box mounting strap corroded through but mounting secure.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,245 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have cuts in tread but NOT showing ply/cords

front brake pads look low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,498 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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F853 SLU is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F853 SLU, 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 F853 SLU registered?

F853 SLU is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 1989.

Is F853 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F853 SLU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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