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G553 BLK

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,322 mi
Last recorded100,322 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 BLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2009 100,322 miles

Corrosion to offside rear boot floor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2007 88,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear vallance corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G553 BLK is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G553 BLK, 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 G553 BLK registered?

G553 BLK is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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