MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,701 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake hoses perrished,,
oil leak going on to exhaust , could catch on fire...
slight play in ball joints,,,
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake hoses perrished,,
oil leak going on to exhaust , could catch on fire...
slight play in ball joints,,,
Air bag warning light staying on.
Drive belt badly cracked.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Air bag warning light staying on.
Drive belt badly cracked.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s wiper blade split
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Airbag light on
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Airbag light on
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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V489 MGC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 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 V489 MGC, 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 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V489 MGC registered?
V489 MGC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 January 2000.
Is V489 MGC safe to buy?
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