1989 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · G204 OMV
1989 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 95,781 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1596cc
G204 OMV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2013
- 95,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G204 OMV Mileage History
- 22/01/200891,828 mi
- 10/02/200992,814 mi+986 mi
- 04/11/201092,815 mi+1 mi
- 07/12/201092,818 mi+3 mi
- 05/01/201395,781 mi+2,963 mi
- 05/01/201395,781 mi
Average of roughly 798 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
G204 OMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 316 (G204 OMV) between January 2008 and January 2013.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”.
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