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G125 ALH

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,983 mi
Last recorded72,983 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 ALH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,983 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,228 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,144 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 71,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,006 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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G125 ALH is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G125 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.

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What year was G125 ALH registered?

G125 ALH is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is G125 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G125 ALH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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