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G539 YPX

1990 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,409 mi
Last recorded112,409 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG539 YPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,409 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

centre exhaust mount missing

washers poor

Pass 28 May 2014 109,219 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 106,677 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 106,677 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,420 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 102,363 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 92,659 miles

metal fuel pipe corroded heavily (n/s/r)

n/s/f outersill corroded/holed(not in prescribed area)

o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed(not in prescribed area)

rear brake hoses - ferrules corroding

Fail 12 May 2011 92,659 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

metal fuel pipe corroded heavily (n/s/r)

n/s/f outersill corroded/holed(not in prescribed area)

o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed(not in prescribed area)

rear brake hoses - ferrules corroding

Pass 27 May 2010 91,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside and offside rear exhaust mountings cracking.

Nearside front outer sill corroded[not in prescribed area].

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2009 89,846 miles

corrosion evident on o/s/f innerwing and n/s/f outersil(not in prescribed areas)

Fail 28 May 2009 89,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion evident on o/s/f innerwing and n/s/f outersil(not in prescribed areas)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,269 miles

n/s head light aim on upper limit(adjusters seized)

o/s/r and n/s/r subframe mounting bushes cracking

Pass 24 May 2007 80,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 75,899 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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G539 YPX is a 1990 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G539 YPX, 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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What year was G539 YPX registered?

G539 YPX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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