1989 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · F796 BFY
1989 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 85,080 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/07/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1596cc
F796 BFY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2006
- 85,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F796 BFY Mileage History
- 26/10/200583,340 mi
- 26/10/200583,340 mi
- 30/10/200685,080 mi+1,740 mi
- 30/10/200685,080 mi
Average of roughly 1,722 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F796 BFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 316 (F796 BFY) between October 2005 and October 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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