MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,823 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake warning light on dash
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake warning light on dash
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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G290 RNA is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 G290 RNA, 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 G290 RNA registered?
G290 RNA is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 1989.
Is G290 RNA safe to buy?
The MOT history for G290 RNA shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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