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G369 BLF

1990 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,138 mi
Last recorded129,138 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG369 BLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 129,138 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 129,107 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 119,181 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 119,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,606 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 11,605 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 111,259 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 111,159 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G369 BLF is a 1990 BMW 316 in Green 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 G369 BLF, 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 G369 BLF registered?

G369 BLF is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is G369 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G369 BLF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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