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G286 WKL

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 WKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 113,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear valance slightley corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 170,798 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 169,662 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 162,800 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 162,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 150,892 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 150,521 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 145,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 145,331 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 138,421 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 138,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G286 WKL is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G286 WKL, 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 G286 WKL registered?

G286 WKL is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G286 WKL safe to buy?

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