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GIL 1922

1989 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,392 mi
Last recorded102,392 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 316112,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 1922
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,392 miles

Advise fuel lines corroded in places

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Back lower edge of wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/wheelarch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,252 miles

Advise fuel lines corroded in places

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Back lower edge of wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheelarch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front INNER HEADLIGHT LENS CRACKED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH AREA TOWARDS REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front WING CORRODED AT BOTTOM

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED AND STARTED TO CRACK ON SIDEWALLS AND IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 102,006 miles

Advise all suspension springs corroded

Advise fuel lines corroded front to rear

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner headlight lens cracked

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

Offside Front Corrosion to lower front wing area at rear

Offside Rear Advise slight corrosion to wheel arch

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,904 miles

Advise slight corrosion to offside rear wheelarch area

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens cracked

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing deteriorated on rear lower edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,853 miles

Afdvise slight corrosion to offside rear wheelarch area

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens cracked

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

Offside Front Advise corrosion to back lower edge of front wing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,752 miles

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion close to offside rear wheel arch

slight corrosion offside front body lower.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,489 miles

Both front shock absorber covers adrift

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Lower edge of off side front wing corroded but not in prescribed area (0.1 (b))

Near side inner head lamp glass cracked

Off side rear wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Jan 2018 101,203 miles

Both front shock absorber outer covers adrift

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower edge of off side front wing corroded but not in prescribed area

Near side inner head lamp glass cracked

Off side rear wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area and no sharp edges

Slight oil leak from rear diff pinion

Pass 5 Jan 2017 100,856 miles

Both front shock absorber covers adrift

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Off side rear wheel arch slightly corroded but not in prescribed area (6.3.1d)

Near side inner head lamp lenes cracked

Off side front wing lower edge corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 5 Jan 2017 100,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front shock absorber covers adrift

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Off side rear wheel arch slightly corroded but not in prescribed area (6.3.1d)

Near side inner head lamp lenes cracked

Off side front wing lower edge corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,580 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 100,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Front end of off side sill and floor hole with corrosion but not but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres nearing limit

corrosion in off side front footwell but not in prescribed area

front brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Jan 2015 100,439 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres nearing limit

corrosion in off side front footwell but not in prescribed area

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both sides ,rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2013 99,419 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

both sides rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jan 2013 99,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

both sides rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 98,522 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 97,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 95,879 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 93,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,411 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 88,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 88,081 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,979 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,979 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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GIL 1922 is a 1989 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GIL 1922, 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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GIL 1922 is a 1989 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 1989.

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