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G741 WOO

1989 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,541 mi
Last recorded116,541 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 WOO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 116,541 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 116,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 116,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 115,953 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2019 115,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,895 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 113,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Both rack arm ball joint worn

Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,527 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust mounting deteriorated

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight leak from power steering system

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2016 109,527 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses cracking

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust mounting deteriorated

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight leak from power steering system

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,285 miles

play in n/s stearing rack end

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,625 miles

Fuel pipes under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Small chip on windscreen

Small chip on windscreen

Wiper operation slow

Fail 14 Jul 2014 101,584 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,687 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,402 miles

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

ADVISE : CORROSION IN REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE FERRULES.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,096 miles

Corrosion showing on front to rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,332 miles

Front suspension arm bushes are weak. Signs of corrosion in boot floor.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 63,180 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of seperation.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 59,311 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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G741 WOO is a 1989 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G741 WOO, 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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G741 WOO is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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