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G279 PUB

1990 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,023 mi
Last recorded85,023 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 PUB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,023 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 11 Jan 2008 83,564 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 83,519 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 79,268 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear subframe bushes perished

Pass 27 Jan 2006 75,617 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2006 75,616 miles

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

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

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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G279 PUB is a 1990 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G279 PUB, 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 G279 PUB registered?

G279 PUB is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G279 PUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G279 PUB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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