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F963 SHT

1989 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,138 mi
Last recorded68,138 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 SHT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,138 miles

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

nearside rear inner arch corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2011 68,130 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear inner arch corroding

possible fluid leak offside rear brake drum

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,716 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,530 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 56,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,682 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 55,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,669 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 54,669 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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F963 SHT is a 1989 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F963 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F963 SHT registered?

F963 SHT is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F963 SHT safe to buy?

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