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G106 UPN

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,597 mi
Last recorded89,597 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 UPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2024 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,477 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

rear vallance corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 89,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

rear vallance corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 89,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,027 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 89,024 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 87,421 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 86,392 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 85,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 83,151 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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G106 UPN is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G106 UPN, 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 G106 UPN registered?

G106 UPN is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G106 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G106 UPN shows 12 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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