MOT Status
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81,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight corrosion
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at T split (1.1.11 (c))
wipers smearing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
wipers smearing
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
exhaust rusty
gearbox mountings very poor (cotton reals)
oil leak
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust rusty
gearbox mountings very poor (cotton reals)
oil leak
both fron lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes splitting
both front wipers poor
oil leak noted from the engine
oil noted around the rear diff
rear brake rise slightly uneven
underneath muddy when tested
exhaust very rusty
gearbox exhaust mounting poor
rear gearbox mountings soft
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust very rusty
gearbox exhaust mounting poor
rear gearbox mountings soft
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine noisey at front water pump worn
exhaust rusty
f/n/s seat damaged
f/o/s tyre badly worn at inner edge
front pads appear low and discs worn
ALL TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND POOR
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine noisey at front water pump worn
exhaust rusty
f/n/s seat damaged
f/o/s tyre badly worn at inner edge
front pads appear low and discs worn
ALL TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND POOR
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate cracked
near side top shock mount
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G4 UPA is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 G4 UPA, 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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How do I check the history of G4 UPA?
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What year was G4 UPA registered?
G4 UPA is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 8 December 1990.
Is G4 UPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for G4 UPA shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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