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G679 PVJ

1989 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,374 mi
Last recorded186,374 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG679 PVJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 186,374 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 186,370 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury spare wheel well (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mount 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3x (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 2x under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 2x under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front heat shield loose

fuel filler pipe corroded

wiper stalk only work on high

Pass 27 Jul 2018 186,009 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 179,353 miles

Central Front Coolant leak Slight leak from radiator hoses ()

Central Rear Oil leak Diff leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner front wing has a large rust hole

Nearside Rear Drive shaft outer boot split

Nearside Rear Fuel tank breather pipe broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Fuel hose to filter badly perished

Offside Front Inner front wing has a large rust hole

Offside Front Mud flap loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft outer boot split

Offside Rear Hole in rear floor

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear backbox mount missing but backbox still well supported

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 179,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Large rust hole by strut top mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rust hole next to suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch near shock mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Front Coolant leak Slight leak from radiator hoses ()

Central Rear Oil leak Diff leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner front wing has a large rust hole

Nearside Rear Drive shaft outer boot split

Nearside Rear Fuel tank breather pipe broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Fuel hose to filter badly perished

Offside Front Inner front wing has a large rust hole

Offside Front Mud flap loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft outer boot split

Offside Rear Hole in rear floor

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear backbox mount missing but backbox still well supported

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 172,756 miles

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 172,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 165,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 158,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 150,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 150,506 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 141,306 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 136,066 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 130,735 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 125,524 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 120,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 116,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 110,498 miles

small play inner rack joint.o/s

Fail 27 Jul 2006 110,498 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

small play inner rack joint.o/s

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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G679 PVJ is a 1989 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G679 PVJ, 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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G679 PVJ is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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