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G184 TNJ

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,925 mi
Last recorded127,925 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 TNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 127,925 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 127,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pads light on

Fail 20 Jun 2025 127,458 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pads light on

Pass 1 Jul 2024 126,933 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 126,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts/cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 125,454 miles

all four tyres cracking but no visible cords

brake warning light on

some corrosion on metal brake and fuel lines

Fail 10 Feb 2018 125,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

all four tyres cracking but no visible cords

battery secure but play in securing device

brake warning light on

oily residue on power steering pipe

some corrosion on metal brake and fuel lines

Pass 16 Jul 2014 125,396 miles

Corrosion at rear of front to back metal brake pipe

Corrosion on O/S rear metal brake pipe

Cracks around tread of both rear tyres

N/S rear brake binding

Pass 1 Jul 2013 124,896 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Slight play in both steering arms

Pass 26 Jul 2012 124,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

not all brake pipes visable

rear exhaust back box starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jul 2012 124,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system considered secure at time off test

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

not all brake pipes visable

rear exhaust back box starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2011 124,138 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 124,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 123,302 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 123,302 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 121,791 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 121,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 120,283 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 120,283 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 119,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 116,836 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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G184 TNJ is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G184 TNJ, 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 G184 TNJ registered?

G184 TNJ is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 1990.

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