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F867 PJB

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,999 mi
Last recorded159,999 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF867 PJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 159,999 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 159,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2007 159,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in nearside front wing

movment in nearside front seat back

offside front inner wing holed , just outside subframe prescribed area

offside rear floor corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2006 158,816 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake flexi ferrules rusting

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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F867 PJB is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F867 PJB, 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 F867 PJB registered?

F867 PJB is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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