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G570 WMU

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,794 mi
Last recorded71,794 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG570 WMU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 71,794 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,541 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,543 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 67,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper slightly torn

Pass 18 May 2016 66,901 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 66,899 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,903 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,863 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 62,858 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,634 miles

rear exhaust silencer slight deteoration.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,061 miles

Oil leak

advice brake wearing sensor light on dash

advice rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,408 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 54,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake warning light is on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,132 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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G570 WMU is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G570 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.

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What year was G570 WMU registered?

G570 WMU is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 1990.

Is G570 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G570 WMU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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