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F874 PYE

1988 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF874 PYE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,556 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,908 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,766 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,419 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,262 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,626 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 71,626 miles

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

brake servo action poor

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,184 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 64,165 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 60,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,174 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 58,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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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F874 PYE is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F874 PYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F874 PYE registered?

F874 PYE is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is F874 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F874 PYE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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