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G2 DUS

1991 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,500 mi
Last recorded143,500 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 DUS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 143,500 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 143,420 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 143,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 143,342 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 143,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 143,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 143,255 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 143,160 miles

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Rear both rear light clusters have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output to Rear

Fail 4 Oct 2018 143,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Rear both rear light clusters have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output to Rear

Pass 9 Sep 2017 142,909 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output o/s and n/s (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 142,763 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2015 142,447 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s & n/s floors (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear lights tinted but light out put not affected

Pass 2 Oct 2014 141,943 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre outer wall deterirated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2014 141,943 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre outer wall deterirated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 141,826 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 140,854 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 139,533 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 139,533 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 138,611 miles

nearside front floor area corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2009 137,618 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 137,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 136,808 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 136,800 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 135,076 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 135,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes and front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

petrol pipes corroding

slight play inner ends of steering rack

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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G2 DUS is a 1991 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1991 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 114,734 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 G2 DUS, 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 35 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G2 DUS is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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