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G101 EHF

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,969 mi
Last recorded101,969 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 EHF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2007 101,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear axle carrier bushes perished

both rear top shocker mounts perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion hole in offside front bulkhead by windscreen

exhaust down pipe bracket corroded

oil leak on rear diff

rear exahust box and bands corroded

sligh free play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2006 98,100 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion hole in offside windscreen scuttle pannel

Pass 17 Aug 2005 92,914 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

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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G101 EHF is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G101 EHF, 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.

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What year was G101 EHF registered?

G101 EHF is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G101 EHF safe to buy?

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