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G195 VFU

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,847 mi
Last recorded65,847 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 VFU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,847 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 63,438 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,702 miles

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,983 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 55,982 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 53,757 miles

fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

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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G195 VFU is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G195 VFU, 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 G195 VFU registered?

G195 VFU is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is G195 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G195 VFU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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