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F881 YWO

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,160 mi
Last recorded122,160 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF881 YWO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 122,160 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

long travel on footbrake

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

nearside sill panel damaged

nearside wiper split

rear bush on both front suspension lower arms poor

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various dashboard warning lights

various oil leaks

various rusty brake pipes

windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Feb 2011 122,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on inner edges

long travel on footbrake

nearside sill panel damaged

nearside wiper split

rear bush on both front suspension lower arms poor

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various dashboard warning lights

various oil leaks

various rusty brake pipes

windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Feb 2010 111,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 102,336 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 102,309 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

f/plate dirty

n/s/r tyre has a screw in treaded area

Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 93,264 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 91,895 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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F881 YWO is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F881 YWO, 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 F881 YWO registered?

F881 YWO is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 20 September 1988.

Is F881 YWO safe to buy?

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