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G258 PNV

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,409 mi
Last recorded89,409 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 PNV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 89,409 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 89,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,609 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,131 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 82,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 82,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,232 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2007 75,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,375 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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G258 PNV is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G258 PNV, 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 G258 PNV registered?

G258 PNV is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G258 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G258 PNV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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