MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,009 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
o/s/rear tyre srubbed on inside
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G988 THM is a 1989 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G988 THM, 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 G988 THM registered?
G988 THM is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 25 August 1989.
Is G988 THM safe to buy?
The MOT history for G988 THM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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