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F957 RPV

1989 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,402 mi
Last recorded134,402 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF957 RPV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 134,402 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2015 134,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs are corroded

n/s and o/s front panel ex. corroded - not within prescribed areas

n/s/r metal brake pipe is trapped between fuel tank and chassis - liable to chafe

o/s floor area corroded

o/s/f wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Fail 24 Oct 2015 134,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder/pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper/hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs are corroded

n/s and o/s front panel ex. corroded - not within prescribed areas

n/s/r metal brake pipe is trapped between fuel tank and chassis - liable to chafe

o/s floor area corroded

o/s/f wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 131,622 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 131,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 131,055 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 131,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 129,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking but no cords exsposed.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 129,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking but no cords exsposed.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 128,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 127,177 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 172,598 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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F957 RPV is a 1989 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 F957 RPV, 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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What year was F957 RPV registered?

F957 RPV is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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