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F89 SRD

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,640 mi
Last recorded143,640 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 SRD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 143,640 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 139,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 130,786 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 137,498 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 127,498 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 12,449 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 122,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 118,776 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 118,776 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 116,131 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 116,131 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 114,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 110,504 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 110,428 miles

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.

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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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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