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G232 TGJ

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,064 mi
Last recorded152,064 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 TGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 152,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 150,277 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 150,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 149,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 149,131 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 149,131 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 148,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front suspension arms inner mounting rubber bushes worn

metal brake pipe at n/s/r corroding

o/s/r lower inner sill panel corroding 30cm of lower suspension mount

rear suspension crossmember mounting bushes worn

Fail 8 Mar 2008 148,348 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front suspension arms inner mounting rubber bushes worn

metal brake pipe at n/s/r corroding

o/s/r lower inner sill panel corroding 30cm of lower suspension mount

rear suspension crossmember mounting bushes worn

Pass 1 Mar 2007 146,186 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE N/S/R CORRODING

N/S ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSH BADLY WORN

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM,INNER MOUNTING BUSH WORN

PLAY IN THE N/S INNER STEERING RACK BALL JOINT

Pass 13 Mar 2006 143,499 miles

OTHER THAN HEADLAMP ADJUSTERS ADVISES AS FIRST TEST

Fail 10 Mar 2006 143,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS HEIGHT ADJUSTERS NOT OPERATING

METAL BRAKE PIPE RUNNING FRONT TO REAR CORRODING AT THE N/S/R

N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSHES WORN

SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

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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G232 TGJ is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 G232 TGJ, 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 G232 TGJ registered?

G232 TGJ is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 1990.

Is G232 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G232 TGJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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