Faulty Water Pump

[RK1]

I might have a faulty water pump on my 1987 320i.

When the engine is running and I squeeze the coolant hoses feels like there isn't much liquid running through hoses. After running engine for about 30 mins can see the temperature gauge move slowly higher past the centre point.

I've also noticed exhaust abit smokey with some condensation at tail pipe but might be down to cold weather.

Any advice on how I should go about checking if waterpump working properly?

[BristolE30]

I might have a faulty water pump on my 1987 320i.

When the engine is running and I squeeze the coolant hoses feels like there isn't much liquid running through hoses. After running engine for about 30 mins can see the temperature gauge move slowly higher past the centre point.

I've also noticed exhaust abit smokey with some condensation at tail pipe but might be down to cold weather.

Any advice on how I should go about checking if waterpump working properly?

If you remove it you will get a good idea of the condition.

Although empty coolant hoses and increasing temperature All point to air in the system