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F91 RTP

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,724 mi
Last recorded141,724 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF91 RTP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 141,724 miles

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

excessive corrosion under n/s & o/s of front windscreen

exhaust rear silencer security?

fan belts slightly deteriorated & loose

n/s/f indicator lamp security?

n/s/f tyre slightly worn & rim damaged

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hoses ferrules are slightly corroded,rear brake pipe corroded!

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belt retracting mechanisms slightly lazy

o/s/f mud flap insecure

o/s/f seat security

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

service light is on

steering coloum couling missing & wiring messey

Fail 20 Aug 2007 141,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Excessive corrosion under front windscreen n/s & o/s

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipe fouling power steering hose(slight weap from power steering hose)

exhaust rear silencer security?

fan belts slightly deteriorated & loose

front wiper blades deteriorated

heat shield insecure fouling exhaust

n/s/f indicator security?

n/s/f tyre slightly worn & rim damaged

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded, rear brake pipe corroded!

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belt retracting mechanisms slightly lazy

o/s main beam headlamp security?

o/s/f mud flap insecure

o/s/f seat security?

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

power steering fluid dirty,brake fluid dirty & level getting low

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

service light is on

steering coloum couling missing & wiring messey

tyres underinflated

Pass 23 Aug 2006 138,436 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 138,436 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

n/s/f suspension arm (rear bush diteriorated

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

o/s inner tract rod end slightly plate

Pass 31 Aug 2005 135,293 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 135,293 miles

Inner Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F91 RTP is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F91 RTP, 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 F91 RTP registered?

F91 RTP is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F91 RTP safe to buy?

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