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G694 NSO

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,423 mi
Last recorded195,423 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG694 NSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 195,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 194,934 miles

no interior race car one seat

Pass 18 Mar 2010 143,934 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 143,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 142,957 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 142,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 124,953 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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G694 NSO is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G694 NSO, 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 G694 NSO registered?

G694 NSO is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is G694 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G694 NSO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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