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G686 VMD

1989 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,963 mi
Last recorded92,963 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG686 VMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 92,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 92,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 92,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 92,661 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,590 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,404 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 92,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,040 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,237 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 91,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,943 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2012 73,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 63,517 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 63,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,877 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,269 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,684 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 54,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,858 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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G686 VMD is a 1989 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G686 VMD, 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

How do I check the history of G686 VMD?

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What year was G686 VMD registered?

G686 VMD is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G686 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G686 VMD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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