MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust heavily corroded
front antiroll bar droplink bushes perished
front roadsprings corroded
handbrake release button sunken into handle
n/s/f brakehose slightly twisted
o/s.r brakepipe corroded
o/s/f washer jet inop
o/s/r roadspring top fixing corroded
one support band around exhaust backbox corroded away
waring display light on ?
windscreen chipped in zone b
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heavily corroded
front antiroll bar droplink bushes perished
front roadsprings corroded
handbrake release button sunken into handle
o/s.r brakepipe corroded
o/s/f washer jet inop
o/s/r roadspring top fixing corroded
one support band around exhaust backbox corroded away
waring display light on ?
windscreen chipped in zone b
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
brake warning light on
wiper blades worn
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G689 WPO is a 1989 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G689 WPO, 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 G689 WPO registered?
G689 WPO is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 1989.
Is G689 WPO safe to buy?
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