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G362 SKE

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,992 mi
Last recorded76,992 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG362 SKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 127,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 118,216 miles

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

tyres have raised tread

Fail 4 Jul 2008 118,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

tyres have raised tread

Pass 13 Feb 2007 116,462 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 116,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 106,902 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 106,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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G362 SKE 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 G362 SKE, 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 G362 SKE registered?

G362 SKE is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G362 SKE safe to buy?

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