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F918 JGC

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,382 mi
Last recorded112,382 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 JGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 112,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from engine tappets area

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,353 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 106,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,472 miles

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,744 miles

oil leaks from engine

Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,635 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,296 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,016 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,757 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,913 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,373 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,337 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,257 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 JGC is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JGC, 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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F918 JGC is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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