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G143 ATP

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,411 mi
Last recorded146,411 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 ATP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 146,411 miles

1)front registration plate cracked †2)front antiroll bar end links in poor condition †3)both rear tyres worn very low

Pass 14 Feb 2006 139,649 miles

as per previous mot

Fail 13 Feb 2006 139,649 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front seat base has some play

nearside screen wash weak, just hitting screen

Fail 24 Jan 2006 138,661 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion to sills at jacking points.

fuel pipes corroded

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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G143 ATP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G143 ATP, 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 G143 ATP registered?

G143 ATP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 1990.

Is G143 ATP safe to buy?

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