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F921 COH

1989 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,019 mi
Last recorded114,019 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF921 COH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 114,019 miles

nearside under body fuel pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 106,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 99,710 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 99,708 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,540 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 87,540 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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F921 COH is a 1989 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F921 COH, 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 F921 COH registered?

F921 COH is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F921 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F921 COH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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