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G505 VBA

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,831 mi
Last recorded81,831 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 VBA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 81,831 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,777 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,430 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,402 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 73,157 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 73,154 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 70,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,254 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 51,662 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 51,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,387 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,101 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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G505 VBA is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G505 VBA, 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 G505 VBA registered?

G505 VBA is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 12 February 1990.

Is G505 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G505 VBA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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