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F889 LNB

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,650 mi
Last recorded104,650 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF889 LNB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,650 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 104,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 103,637 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Fail 8 May 2017 103,637 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Pass 9 May 2016 100,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 100,564 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 1/4 panel wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing at rear of suspension top (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing front (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 98,222 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2015 98,222 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 94,655 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,774 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,780 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 83,315 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 83,315 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 81,289 miles

acid contamination battery area and offside main chassis

advanced corrosion fuel lines

corrosion in the area of both front jacking points

dampness on offside rear brake back plate

previous welded repairs

Pass 2 May 2007 79,770 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner

rear brakes slightly unequel

slight wear in nearside steering rack

travel in footbrake

Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,335 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 77,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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F889 LNB is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F889 LNB, 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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F889 LNB is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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