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F97 EEY

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,037 mi
Last recorded119,037 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF97 EEY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 119,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering rack inner joints slight play both sides front

Fail 2 Sep 2023 119,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering rack inner joints slight play both sides front

Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 117,750 miles

break pipes front and rear slightly corroded

nsf door sill slightly corroded

oil leaks

suspension component mounting points slightly corroded

suspension component slightly corroded front and rear

Fail 2 Jul 2018 117,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front lower wings corroded

n/s/r fuel lines slight corrosion

o/s/r arch slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 112,545 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 111,124 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,971 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 108,546 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 107,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 105,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 103,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 103,158 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 101,955 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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F97 EEY is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F97 EEY, 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 F97 EEY registered?

F97 EEY is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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