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G173 OKR

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,986 mi
Last recorded69,986 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 OKR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,986 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre becoming low

P.A.S system noisey

Slight P.A.S leak from hose

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

clutch slave cylinder hose insecure and corroded

different set of wheels fitted to each axle

engine noisy

front and rear brake discs becoming badly worn/corroded

fuel cap sealing washer starting to become deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges (Stepped tread) amd worn close to legal limit

offside front brake hose ferrule becoming badly corroded

offside front tyre badly worn on edges (stepped tread) becoming low and showing signs of rubbing against wheel arch

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust silencer knocking against vehicle chassi and rear shock absorber

rear fog light switch becoming faulty

slight P.A.S leak from pump

slight P.A.S leak from steering rack

various P.A.S hoses becoming deteriorated

various oil leaks

various suspension components badly corroded but not seriously weakened

vehicle becoming corroded

wiper blades becoming insecure and parked high up on windscreen

Fail 14 May 2011 69,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

child seat n/s/r, not locked in

Fail 19 Jul 2008 62,721 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

screen wiper marked

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,343 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

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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G173 OKR is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G173 OKR, 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 G173 OKR registered?

G173 OKR is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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