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G759 OJA

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,726 mi
Last recorded110,726 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG759 OJA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside lower sill showing surface corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2009 110,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside lower sill showing surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 105,054 miles

offside outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2007 101,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 96,805 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 94,620 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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G759 OJA is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G759 OJA, 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 G759 OJA registered?

G759 OJA is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G759 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G759 OJA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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