MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,640 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F89 SRD is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F89 SRD, 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 F89 SRD registered?
F89 SRD is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 3 July 1989.
Is F89 SRD safe to buy?
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