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G348 CDC

1990 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,787 mi
Last recorded139,787 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG348 CDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 139,787 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 139,787 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1 exhuast strap broken on rear silencer

Pass 2 Feb 2011 128,958 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 127,181 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 120,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 120,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 113,444 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 106,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 100,349 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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G348 CDC is a 1990 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G348 CDC, 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

How do I check the history of G348 CDC?

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What year was G348 CDC registered?

G348 CDC is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 4 January 1990.

Is G348 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G348 CDC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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