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F924 RBY

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,425 mi
Last recorded146,425 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF924 RBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 146,425 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes have play

rear number plate water damaged

signs of coolant on radiator

under body very corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 146,425 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front anti roll bar link bushes have play

rear number plate water damaged

signs of coolant on radiator

under body very corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 137,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills corroded

rear number plate water damaged

various suspension bushes perrished

Pass 3 May 2012 137,138 miles

both outer sills corroded

rear number plate water damaged

various suspension bushes perrished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 126,735 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes have play

under body corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 116,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes have play

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2009 105,540 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2009 105,540 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2008 97,199 miles

both rear brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2008 97,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake pads are very low and discs poor condition

front brakes out of balance

hand brake travel high

wind screen washers poor

Pass 2 May 2007 91,439 miles

both front anti roll bar links bushes perrished

brake pad warning light on

slight play in both track rods

Pass 27 Apr 2006 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front steering track rods have slight play

windscreen washers poor

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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F924 RBY is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F924 RBY, 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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F924 RBY is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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