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G21 RYJ

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

265,481 mi
Last recorded265,481 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 265,481 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 265,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 260,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 253,079 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2021 253,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2020 248,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 247,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2019 247,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 238,105 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 233,140 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 233,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 232,979 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 232,973 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 232,893 miles

Nearside rear of front to rear metal fuel pipe very rusty - Advise replace

Pass 9 Sep 2014 232,660 miles

front to rear metel fuel pipe very rusty at rear

near side fornt tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 229,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel tank breather hose front to rear corroded

slight oil leak gearbox area

Fail 18 Sep 2013 229,602 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel tank breather hose front to rear corroded

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 4 Sep 2012 225,250 miles

Nearside front wing loose at bottom.

Offside front wing loose at bottom.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 220,710 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 220,702 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 216,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 211,864 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 211,864 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 207,360 miles

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded and fuel line corroded but not leaking

both lower front wings corroded through but bolt on type so not structural

Pass 12 Sep 2007 202,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 202,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 198,503 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 198,494 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 194,158 miles

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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G21 RYJ is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G21 RYJ, 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 G21 RYJ registered?

G21 RYJ is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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