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G105 APF

1989 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,774 mi
Last recorded30,774 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 APF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,774 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front suspension bushes perished

number plates poor

rear brakes need adjustment

surface rust offside rear sill

surface rust rear brake pipe

uneven tyre wear front worst

wear offside rack

Pass 21 Jul 2007 29,774 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,478 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 28,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

screw in the tread of o/s rear tyre

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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G105 APF is a 1989 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G105 APF, 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.

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What year was G105 APF registered?

G105 APF is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G105 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G105 APF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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