1989 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · G716 VMD
1989 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 174,365 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,365 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
G716 VMD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2016
- 174,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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G716 VMD Mileage History
- 16/06/2006158,821 mi
- 30/06/2007163,357 mi+4,536 mi
- 05/07/2008164,790 mi+1,433 mi
- 01/08/2009166,604 mi+1,814 mi
- 31/07/2010167,694 mi+1,090 mi
- 03/08/2011169,261 mi+1,567 mi
- 03/08/2012170,208 mi+947 mi
- 17/07/2013170,266 mi+58 mi
- 12/08/2014171,497 mi+1,231 mi
- 14/08/2014171,497 mi
- 13/06/2016174,365 mi+2,868 mi
- 13/06/2016174,365 mi
Average of roughly 1,555 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
G716 VMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 316 (G716 VMD) between June 2006 and June 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
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