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G171 UTA

1990 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 UTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,980 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 75,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,357 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,357 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,987 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,260 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,721 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,721 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,804 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 69,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,919 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,804 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,161 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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G171 UTA is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G171 UTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G171 UTA registered?

G171 UTA is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 1990.

Is G171 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G171 UTA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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