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F969 MAA

1989 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

235,400 mi
Last recorded235,400 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF969 MAA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 235,400 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 235,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 235,230 miles

Nearside Front inner sil/floor starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills starting to corrode in places

both rear wheel arch inner lips slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2023 234,148 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 232,897 miles

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

drivers sun visor retaining device weak

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2021 231,412 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight wear

slight oil leak

Pass 27 May 2020 230,612 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

both rear inner arches,lower inner quarter panels corroded/thin

small engine oil leak

Fail 27 May 2020 230,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded

both rear inner arches,lower inner quarter panels corroded/thin

small engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2019 227,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

front jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2018 224,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 220,073 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 220,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 215,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 211,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2014 209,128 miles

front number plate deteriorated

offside floor to sill squashed

Fail 30 May 2014 209,128 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate deteriorated

offside floor to sill squashed

offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 May 2013 206,310 miles

some brake pipes light corrosion

Fail 2 May 2013 206,310 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 16 May 2012 204,012 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 204,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 201,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 198,516 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f floor to inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r and o/s/r outer to inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jun 2010 198,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f floor to inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r and o/s/r outer to inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2009 195,554 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 190,711 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 190,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 185,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 179,828 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 179,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F969 MAA is a 1989 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F969 MAA, 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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F969 MAA is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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