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G572 USL

1990 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,365 mi
Last recorded138,365 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG572 USL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 138,365 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 137,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion near side rear inner wheel arch

Fail 28 Oct 2024 137,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion near side rear inner wheel arch

Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,028 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion n/rear inner wheel arch

Pass 1 Nov 2022 133,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 132,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 129,711 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 126,495 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 124,679 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 124,679 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,641 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 119,629 miles

n/s/front tyre wall starting to crack

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 119,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/front tyre wall starting to crack

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 117,371 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 117,362 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,309 miles

1. Pedal brakes a bit spongy, need attention,

Pass 1 May 2013 110,750 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/rear tyre wall has minor cracks

Fail 30 Apr 2013 110,750 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/rear tyre wall has minor cracks

Fail 27 Apr 2012 108,886 miles

1. Both wiper blades need changing, not clearingthe screen.

2, fog lamp intermittent, need repair,

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,886 miles

1. Both wiper blades need changing, not clearingthe screen.

2, fog lamp intermittent, need repair,

Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 102,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 99,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 95,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 90,849 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 90,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 84,854 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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G572 USL is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G572 USL, 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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G572 USL is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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