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G102 ALH

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,105 mi
Last recorded164,105 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 ALH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 164,105 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 164,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 161,109 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play at road wheel o/s in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2008 150,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 150,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 147,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 144,099 miles

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

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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G102 ALH is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G102 ALH, 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 G102 ALH registered?

G102 ALH is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G102 ALH safe to buy?

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