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G793 ONJ

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG793 ONJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 83,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 78,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 77,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 72,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,696 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,033 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 65,033 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,982 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,545 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,003 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,930 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,699 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 59,699 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 57,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,992 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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G793 ONJ is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 G793 ONJ, 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 G793 ONJ registered?

G793 ONJ is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G793 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G793 ONJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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