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F918 CDY

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,790 mi
Last recorded40,790 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 CDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 40,790 miles

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to underside of boot floor R/H/R

Pass 8 May 2017 40,765 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 40,703 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 40,553 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 40,333 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 40,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 39,759 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 39,759 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 39,219 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 38,436 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 38,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 37,735 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 36,797 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 35,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 34,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,860 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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F918 CDY is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F918 CDY, 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

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What year was F918 CDY registered?

F918 CDY is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is F918 CDY safe to buy?

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