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C8 GBE

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,667 mi
Last recorded98,667 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 98,667 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,347 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 98,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 97,952 miles

rally car with safety extras

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,080 miles

rally car with safety extras

Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,607 miles

rally car with safety extras

Pass 21 Oct 2019 96,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,945 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,923 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 2 May 2015 95,854 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 2 May 2014 95,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,347 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 94,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,864 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 92,859 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 92,859 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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C8 GBE is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C8 GBE, 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 C8 GBE registered?

C8 GBE is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is C8 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 GBE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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