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G782 FOE

1989 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,639 mi
Last recorded103,639 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG782 FOE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 103,639 miles

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

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

fuel line front to back badly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 103,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,720 miles

main fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,733 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 95,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 91,526 miles

crack in front number plate

Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2006 85,195 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2005 77,454 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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G782 FOE is a 1989 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G782 FOE, 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 G782 FOE registered?

G782 FOE is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 13 November 1989.

Is G782 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G782 FOE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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