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G977 XOU

1989 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,328 mi
Last recorded152,328 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG977 XOU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 152,328 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both front jacking point to floor pan both sides

off side front tyre has cut on side walls bit not exposing cords

side sill cover on outer sid sills both sides

slight play to off side front dteering rack end arm

Fail 12 Jul 2012 152,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both front jacking point to floor pan both sides

off side front tyre has cut on side walls bit not exposing cords

side sill cover on outer sid sills both sides

slight play to off side front dteering rack end arm

Pass 14 Jul 2011 126,013 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 125,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 119,818 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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)

Oil leak

brake servo corroded

fuel hose perished from tank

oil leak near pas pump

Fail 7 Jul 2010 119,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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)

Oil leak

brake servo corroded

fuel hose perished from tank

oil leak near pas pump

Pass 8 Jul 2009 115,011 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

car lowered

corrosion starting to show in underbody

oil leaks on engine and rear diff

rear ehaust box modified and not using old mounts

side sill covers fitted

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2009 115,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

car lowered

oil leaks on engine and rear diff

rear ehaust box modified and not using old mounts

side sill covers fitted

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2009 114,951 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 112,058 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 112,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 111,625 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 111,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2006 108,265 miles

Blow from rear silencer

Front wheels different size to rear

Offside front lower arm rear bush seperated

Play in steering rack offside

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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G977 XOU is a 1989 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G977 XOU, 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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G977 XOU is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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