MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,038 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake pipes heavily painted preventing full inspection
play in steering rack
rear offside brake grabbing slightly
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
REAR BRAKES 34% IMBALANCE
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion prescent rear of car
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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G301 JWJ is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G301 JWJ, 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 G301 JWJ registered?
G301 JWJ is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G301 JWJ safe to buy?
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