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EUI 210

1990 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,239 mi
Last recorded103,239 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUI 210
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 103,239 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 103,239 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,036 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 99,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,879 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,081 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 95,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 86,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,934 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2010 70,519 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 61,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2009 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,602 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,502 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 48,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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EUI 210 is a 1990 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 109,179 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 EUI 210, 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 36 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EUI 210 registered?

EUI 210 is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is EUI 210 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUI 210 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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