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G684 BGS

1989 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,834 mi
Last recorded139,834 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG684 BGS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 139,834 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 139,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 127,746 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 122,146 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 122,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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G684 BGS is a 1989 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G684 BGS, 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 G684 BGS registered?

G684 BGS is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G684 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G684 BGS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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