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G288 BRX

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,295 mi
Last recorded108,295 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 BRX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 108,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

PAS pipes damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fog light switch sticky

front brake pad's getting low

heavy corrosion to fuel lines

heavy corrosion to rear lower valance around towing eye

rear exhaust back box bracket snaped

slight play in steering rack / steering

wipers don't salf park

Pass 9 Feb 2010 104,168 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 104,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 99,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,643 miles

fog light switch sticky

front numberf plate poor condition

fuel lines corroded

nsr wheel arch corrodeed

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Jan 2008 97,764 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

fog light switch sticky

front numberf plate poor condition

fuel lines corroded

nsr wheel arch corrodeed

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Jan 2007 96,591 miles

fuel pipe corroded

nsf metal brake pipe corroded

nsr tyre low pressure

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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G288 BRX is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G288 BRX, 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 G288 BRX registered?

G288 BRX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G288 BRX safe to buy?

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