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F912 JFK

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,685 mi
Last recorded129,685 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF912 JFK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 129,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 129,673 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,618 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 129,265 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 129,169 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 129,166 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 127,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 126,853 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 126,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 123,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 119,013 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 117,816 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 117,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 109,752 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 105,769 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,895 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 89,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 88,431 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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F912 JFK is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F912 JFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F912 JFK?

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What year was F912 JFK registered?

F912 JFK is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F912 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F912 JFK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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