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G302 OVE

1989 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,037 mi
Last recorded93,037 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG302 OVE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,037 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking to inner sidewall

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,377 miles

osr inner sill area showing signs of corrosion

osr tyre low tread

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

offside rear inner sill area corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,834 miles

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

brake pipes at rear corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,343 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 77,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,383 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,407 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,407 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,805 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 8 Oct 2009 68,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,751 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 65,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,006 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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G302 OVE is a 1989 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G302 OVE, 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 G302 OVE registered?

G302 OVE is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G302 OVE safe to buy?

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