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F944 SOY

1989 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,694 mi
Last recorded151,694 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF944 SOY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 151,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2024 148,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 145,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 145,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 145,517 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 145,476 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2020 143,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 142,816 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 142,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 142,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 142,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 142,274 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 141,831 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 141,831 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 141,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 140,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 139,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 139,065 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 138,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 137,601 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 137,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 136,587 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre needs air.

Fail 9 Sep 2006 134,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 134,062 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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F944 SOY is a 1989 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F944 SOY, 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 F944 SOY registered?

F944 SOY is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 20 May 1989.

Is F944 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F944 SOY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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