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G349 LNP

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,982 mi
Last recorded174,982 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG349 LNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 174,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front alloy wheel rim has minor abrasion damage to outer lip.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 174,982 miles

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

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

Offside front alloy wheel rim has minor abrasion damage to outer lip.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 173,434 miles

Metal brake pipe to n.s.r brake hose is corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front floor pan is corroded.

Offside and nearside rear brake hoses are corroded on ferrules.

Rear view mirror is damaged.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 173,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipe to n.s.r brake hose is corroded.

Nearside front floor pan is corroded.

Offside and nearside rear brake hoses are corroded on ferrules.

Rear view mirror is damaged.

Pass 17 May 2007 171,354 miles

FRONT PADS LOW.FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED.EXCESSIVE CORROSION N/S/F PANEL BELOW SCREEN.

Fail 11 May 2007 171,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2006 170,133 miles

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

front no plate cracked / discs corroded / windscreen damage /front suspension bushs splitting

Fail 2 May 2006 170,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate cracked / o/s windscreen damage / n/s/f road wheel damage /o/s/f tyre low / discs corroded /front suspension bushs worn

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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G349 LNP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G349 LNP, 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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G349 LNP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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