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G256 MBV

1990 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,823 mi
Last recorded138,823 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 MBV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,823 miles

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

Fail 16 Sep 2014 138,784 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

Pass 15 Aug 2013 128,900 miles

offside seat belt web frayed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear fuel line corroded

n/s/f headlamp cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2013 128,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear fuel line corroded

offside seat belt web frayed

Pass 16 Aug 2012 118,236 miles

headlamp beam deflection masks fitted incorrectly, ineffective. remove for UK road use.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 118,236 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

headlamp beam deflection masks fitted incorrectly, ineffective. remove for UK road use.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 104,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 104,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

headlamp masks ineffective, fitted incorrectly. remove for u.k. road use.

possible puncture in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,904 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 89,497 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 89,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,924 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,960 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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G256 MBV is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G256 MBV, 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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G256 MBV is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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