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G150 RFL

1990 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,042 mi
Last recorded107,042 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG150 RFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 107,042 miles

Clutch worn.

Rear brake hose ferrules have started to corrode

Fail 14 Jul 2015 107,042 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Clutch worn.

Rear brake hose ferrules have started to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2014 105,810 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 105,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Sill panels starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Fail 9 Jul 2013 104,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Sill panels starting to corrode but not considered to be excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,657 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension lower arm bushes cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 102,657 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension lower arm bushes cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 100,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,845 miles

the o/s/f lower ball joint is starting to wear

the rear inner wings are corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,003 miles

both n/s tyres are deteriorated

suspect a brake fault on the n/s/r drum

the o/s/f brake hose is deteriorated

the rear subframe bushes are very deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,534 miles

both lower wishbone rear bushes are very deteriorated

both n/s tyres are quite deteriorated

the o/s/f brake hose is just starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2007 95,745 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 94,378 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 94,378 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G150 RFL is a 1990 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G150 RFL, 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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G150 RFL is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 13 February 1990.

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