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G527 TFG

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,673 mi
Last recorded38,673 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 TFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,820 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,943 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 32,561 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,509 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 29,939 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,939 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 28,033 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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G527 TFG is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G527 TFG, 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 G527 TFG?

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What year was G527 TFG registered?

G527 TFG is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 1990.

Is G527 TFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G527 TFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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