MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,017 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Both front mudflap fixings corroded/broken.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Central locking n/w & O/S/F lock u/s.
Distributor tapped.
Exhaust emissions H.C. level only passing after exteded testing.
Fuel pump noisy.
Handbrake/brake warning light on.
N/S/R hub-cap missing.
Power steering system damp.
Propshaft to gearbox coupling bolts loose.
Rear exhaust box mounting has been tempory repaired.
Repair been made to fuel tank - No sign of leak at present.
Starter motor noisy.
Suspect front brake pads aprox. 70% worn.
Various chips in windscreen.
Various corrosion around vehicle.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pump noisy.
Gear lever knob u/s.
Metal brake pipe from front to rear corroding.
O/S/F jacking point corroded to excess.
Starter motor/ring gear noisy.
Suspect distributor tapped up.
Various corrosion around vehicle.
Various shock absorber cowling's u/s.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pump very noisy.
N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge & on legal limit (175/70x14).
Possible signs of leak from fuel tank.
Suspect possible weep from power steering system.
Suspect water leak from behind timming cover(poss. water pump).
Various chips in windscreen.
Various metal brake pipes corroding.
Various sections of vehicle corroding.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G204 PJO is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G204 PJO, 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 G204 PJO registered?
G204 PJO is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 1989.
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