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G76 KGT

1989 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

61,427 mi
Last recorded61,427 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 KGT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 61,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 61,415 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 61,415 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 61,224 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 61,224 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 60,156 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,093 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 60,093 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 57,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole at corner of wing mounting in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,669 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,432 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,625 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,727 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,727 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,660 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 49,660 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,486 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 48,486 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,442 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 47,439 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,390 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,407 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 45,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,868 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 42,868 miles

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

rear tyres near limit

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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G76 KGT is a 1989 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G76 KGT, 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 G76 KGT registered?

G76 KGT is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G76 KGT safe to buy?

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