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G365 ALY

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,605 mi
Last recorded76,605 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG365 ALY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,605 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 76,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,765 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2013 73,522 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts on nearside front tyre outer wall

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,821 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,213 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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G365 ALY is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G365 ALY, 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 G365 ALY registered?

G365 ALY is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G365 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G365 ALY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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