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G832 ONB

1989 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,810 mi
Last recorded141,810 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG832 ONB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 141,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 139,935 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 138,195 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 136,255 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 134,625 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 125,359 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 125,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 119,779 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 119,771 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 117,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 117,149 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 117,120 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 103,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 96,232 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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G832 ONB is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G832 ONB, 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 G832 ONB registered?

G832 ONB is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G832 ONB safe to buy?

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