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G10 HRH

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,717 mi
Last recorded177,717 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 HRH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 177,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 176,378 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 175,139 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 174,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 174,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 172,963 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 172,963 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 171,529 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 171,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 170,244 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link mounting bracket slightly loose

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2007 170,244 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bracket slightly loose

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2006 167,619 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 167,619 miles

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

nearside front antiroll bar mounting attachment bracket slightly loose

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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G10 HRH is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G10 HRH, 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 G10 HRH registered?

G10 HRH is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G10 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G10 HRH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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