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G145 NYC

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,764 mi
Last recorded173,764 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 NYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 173,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 159,478 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 146,259 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 146,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

1x centre exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 146,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from steering rack (2.3.3b)

High visibility stop lamp mot working

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Water in nearside rear light unit

Pass 12 Mar 2016 135,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside hand brake slightly low performance

power steering pipes slightly damp

Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,927 miles

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2015 121,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2014 118,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers sun visor drops down slightly but not affecting vision through screen

rear exhaust strap badly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 115,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,215 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,180 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,266 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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G145 NYC is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G145 NYC, 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 G145 NYC registered?

G145 NYC is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 10 February 1990.

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