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F956 SHT

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,158 mi
Last recorded91,158 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF956 SHT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 91,158 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch lower to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust down pipe 1 of 2 split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch battery holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material verious (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front pad sensor wire insecure

Nearside Front power steering pipe chaffing chassis

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket before silencer holes inner (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front corrosion brake servo

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil weep dif

fuel pipes heavy corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,564 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 86,346 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 86,340 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 82,611 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded central (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,826 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 75,785 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,243 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres are perished

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Near side rear dust cap missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side rear and near side front mud flaps are insecure

Off side rear dust cap is missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust and mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,914 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear axle mount bushes worn to limit

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

metal fuel lines corroded badly

nearside rear flexi brake hose corrosion to ferrules

offside and nearside metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear floor corrosion

rear exhaust box

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,258 miles

All font steering and suspension components corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

fuel lines corroded

hand brake travel

nearside head lamp image

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

possible fuel leak from fuel tank

raer axle mount bushes worm

rear exhaust box corroded badly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,258 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All font steering and suspension components corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

fuel lines corroded

hand brake travel

nearside head lamp image

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

possible fuel leak from fuel tank

raer axle mount bushes worm

rear exhaust box corroded badly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front steering and suspension components corrded

fuel filler neck corroded at fuel tank possable leak

fuel lines corroded badly

offside rear floor drain hole

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,811 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front suspension arm rear bush badly worn and only just passes

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,340 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 48,701 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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F956 SHT is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F956 SHT, 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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F956 SHT is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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