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G104 USU

1990 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,005 mi
Last recorded91,005 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG104 USU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,543 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine noisy

hole at bottom of n/s/f wing

hole due to corrosion boot floor o/s/r

o/s/f washer jet inop

o/s/r fog lamp has been repaired

o/s/r side lamp has water in it

slight play steering rack n/s and o/s

Fail 26 Aug 2009 90,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,452 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,284 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,423 miles

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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G104 USU is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G104 USU, 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

How do I check the history of G104 USU?

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What year was G104 USU registered?

G104 USU is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 1990.

Is G104 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G104 USU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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