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G203 UDV

1989 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,601 mi
Last recorded110,601 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 UDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,601 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,545 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 110,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,532 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 110,110 miles

0/s/ inner sill getting rusty

exhaust system rusty

fuel pipes getting rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2010 108,457 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 108,457 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 106,025 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 106,025 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 103,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

advise rear tyres 2mm tread

Pass 5 Nov 2007 101,313 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Nov 2007 101,313 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Dec 2006 99,057 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Dec 2006 99,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Dec 2005 96,991 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front & rear number plates slight damage,but still able to read

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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G203 UDV is a 1989 BMW 316 in Beige with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G203 UDV, 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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G203 UDV is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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