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G261 PGH

1990 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,577 mi
Last recorded150,577 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 PGH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 150,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,500 miles

advises damp patch on offside front shock and slight movement on front driver seat

Pass 17 Sep 2013 144,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 140,102 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 132,695 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 125,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat slight movement on backrest

Fail 24 Sep 2010 125,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat slight movement on backrest

Pass 19 Aug 2009 114,291 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 105,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 95,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 87,086 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 87,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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G261 PGH is a 1990 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G261 PGH, 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 G261 PGH registered?

G261 PGH is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 19 February 1990.

Is G261 PGH safe to buy?

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