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G545 WMU

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,795 mi
Last recorded119,795 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG545 WMU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 119,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 118,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,857 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 110,621 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,529 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 105,509 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill panel (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,851 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,455 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,409 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 97,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 93,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 92,038 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 92,038 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 96,599 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 89,164 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 89,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2008 87,487 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 85,553 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 85,553 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,925 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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G545 WMU is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G545 WMU, 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 G545 WMU registered?

G545 WMU is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G545 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G545 WMU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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