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F973 SOO

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,224 mi
Last recorded61,224 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 SOO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 61,224 miles

slight bind both rear wheels

small area of os outer sill soft but not holed

windscreen has crack at bottom of screen, not affecting drivers veiw

Fail 31 May 2016 61,224 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight bind both rear wheels

small area of os outer sill soft but not holed

windscreen has crack at bottom of screen, not affecting drivers veiw

Fail 30 May 2015 60,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2015 60,995 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 60,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 60,976 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,732 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,949 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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F973 SOO is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F973 SOO, 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 F973 SOO registered?

F973 SOO is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F973 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F973 SOO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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