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G30 BDP

1990 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,800 mi
Last recorded139,800 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG30 BDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2010 139,800 miles

brake pipes rusty--fuel pipes rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2009 139,026 miles

slight play osf balljoint--fuel pipes rusty--brake pipes rusty--underside rusty--engine rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2008 136,995 miles

fuel pipes rusty---outer sill rusty---wheel arches rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2006 83,251 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 6 Aug 2005 83,111 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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G30 BDP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G30 BDP, 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 G30 BDP registered?

G30 BDP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G30 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G30 BDP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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