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F901 XEG

1988 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF901 XEG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,110 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014

n/s sill contains corrosion

o/s ns front shockers weak

Fail 1 Dec 2014

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s sill contains corrosion

o/s ns front shockers weak

rear brake has inbalance 20%

Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,231 miles

Both front bump stops deteriorated

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,419 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Front fog lights inop

Fuel pipes contain corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front bump stop deteroated

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front bump stop missing

Oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Nov 2012 86,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Front fog lights inop

Fuel pipes contain corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front bump stop deteroated

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front bump stop missing

Oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,468 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 85,468 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front fog lights inop

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 84,414 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses contain corrosion

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,199 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 83,198 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 81,726 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

diff leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 79,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F901 XEG is a 1988 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F901 XEG, 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.

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What year was F901 XEG registered?

F901 XEG is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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