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G755 FJC

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,649 mi
Last recorded142,649 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG755 FJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 142,649 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under fuse box (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected around top shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis around front mounting point of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo quite heavily corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 142,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard and rear fog lamp switches stiff and sticking slightly

vehicle has had repairs to the underside and suspension prescribed areas - covered with underseal and unable to fully inspect

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 142,403 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump/hose (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hazard light and rear fog lamp switches sticking slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2022 141,934 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed where repairs have been carried out - unable to fully inspect

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2021 141,571 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed where repairs have been carried out - unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 138,723 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 138,723 miles

Brake performance not tested no pressure spongy (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 135,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 133,692 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 132,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 130,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,828 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 124,797 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 122,994 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 120,819 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 118,703 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 116,663 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 113,687 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 113,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 109,650 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 109,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 105,287 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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G755 FJC is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G755 FJC, 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 G755 FJC registered?

G755 FJC is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G755 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G755 FJC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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