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F987 UAC

1989 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,698 mi
Last recorded92,698 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF987 UAC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,698 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,685 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 252,166 miles

both sils have corrosion

front discs corroded

front wings loose but secure

nearside front sill holed

no passenger seats

rear veiw mirror missing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 244,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 212,522 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 212,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 196,477 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 179,629 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 164,378 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 149,628 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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F987 UAC is a 1989 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F987 UAC, 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 F987 UAC registered?

F987 UAC is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F987 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F987 UAC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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