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F99 OWC

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,422 mi
Last recorded120,422 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF99 OWC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 120,422 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 120,301 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 119,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 119,578 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 119,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 118,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,674 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash nsf sensor fouling wheel

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

back box deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 113,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,175 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 104,169 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,512 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 99,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,148 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 93,292 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 91,240 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 91,228 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 89,658 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 88,828 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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F99 OWC is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F99 OWC, 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 F99 OWC registered?

F99 OWC is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F99 OWC safe to buy?

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