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G304 VJF

1989 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,148 mi
Last recorded124,148 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG304 VJF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 124,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at bend/ inner of rear sill. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside head lamp lense slightly faded.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 124,120 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at bend/ inner of rear sill. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside head lamp lense slightly faded.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 122,656 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 122,629 miles

Both front wings starting to rust behind mud flaps.

Corroision to offside rear wheel arch

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 121,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 121,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 119,781 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 118,219 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 118,219 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G304 VJF is a 1989 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G304 VJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G304 VJF registered?

G304 VJF is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G304 VJF safe to buy?

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