MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,968 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
corrosion to o/s/f wing
front brake discs and pads worn
power steering noisey when on full lock!
water damage to rear number plate
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G280 TNC is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G280 TNC, 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 G280 TNC registered?
G280 TNC is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 26 October 1989.
Is G280 TNC safe to buy?
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