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G784 DNP

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,970 mi
Last recorded90,970 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG784 DNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 90,970 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 90,970 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,171 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 90,118 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,755 miles

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

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

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

Various repairs underneath have been heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2023 89,748 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Various repairs underneath have been heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Feb 2021 89,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system very rusty

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2019 86,716 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive emissions very rich (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system very rusty

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2018 84,945 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,978 miles

All tyres low tread

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,331 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,076 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,053 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 73,053 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,358 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,917 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 65,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,925 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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G784 DNP is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G784 DNP, 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 G784 DNP registered?

G784 DNP is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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