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G697 EAN

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,878 mi
Last recorded135,878 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG697 EAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 135,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL THE REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

off side rear valance corrosion not structural near side front wing bottom cprrosion both outer sills have plastic covers preventing proper inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2018 135,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL THE REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

off side rear valance corrosion not structural near side front wing bottom cprrosion both outer sills have plastic covers preventing proper inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2018 135,823 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear damage/corrosion

lowering suspension coil springs fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 132,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear inner cv gaiters split

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2017 136,635 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp insecure Offside x2 (1.7.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective Belt missing (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside (8.2.3)

Both rear inner cv gaiters split

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 132,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp insecure Offside x2 (1.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear (5.2.6)

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Nearside rear (5.3.1d)

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Offside rear (5.3.1d)

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

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

Both rear driveshaft inner gaiters split

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 118,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near/side/rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 118,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near/side/rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,835 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 99,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,178 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure which will fail on next mot

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Nov 2012 89,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure which will fail on next mot

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,061 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 76,971 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,852 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 71,852 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G697 EAN is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G697 EAN, 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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G697 EAN is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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