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G221 DWK

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

385,511 mi
Last recorded385,511 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 DWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2023 385,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill has multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan near seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Bonnet release is damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat does not tilt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Power steering belt is slipping

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 385,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY CORRSION

Pass 22 Feb 2019 382,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 379,002 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 376,798 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 373,984 miles

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

Play in offside of steering rack but not excessive

Fail 15 Dec 2015 373,364 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside and offside under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Fuel filler neck slight corroded

Nearside rear inner quarter pannal corroded

Offside Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2014 368,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 366,119 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 363,327 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 361,083 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 361,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 360,616 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 360,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight corrision on rear of outer sills

Pass 5 Aug 2009 358,104 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

corrosion to the off side front floor

corrosion to the under floor

front flexi pipes starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2008 355,142 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 355,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 350,153 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 350,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 339,532 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G221 DWK is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G221 DWK, 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 G221 DWK registered?

G221 DWK is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 24 July 1990.

Is G221 DWK safe to buy?

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