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B2 GLF

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,474 mi
Last recorded165,474 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 GLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 165,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 164,338 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 162,930 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 162,852 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 160,924 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 160,924 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 158,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 157,330 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 155,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 154,256 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 154,250 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 151,575 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 148,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 145,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 141,807 miles

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

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

exaust rear box corrded but not leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 138,480 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 138,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 135,289 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 132,110 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 132,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 127,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering pipes leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2010 127,440 miles

power steering pipes leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2009 121,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,276 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 110,919 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B2 GLF is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B2 GLF, 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 B2 GLF registered?

B2 GLF is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is B2 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 GLF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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