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G573 ALC

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,569 mi
Last recorded124,569 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG573 ALC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 124,569 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof and edges of rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm inner ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' Pillar/scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link ball joint cover deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance by towing eye and inner section of rear quarter panel very corroded (behind arch liner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper front section of inner arch corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 124,567 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury edge of wheel arch excessively corroded with sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm inner ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' Pillar/scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link ball joint cover deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance by towing eye and inner section of rear quarter panel very corroded (behind arch liner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper front section of inner arch corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 124,374 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm inner ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Edge of rear wheel arch corroded but unlikely to cause injury (no sharp edge)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' Pillar/scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear valance by towing eye and inner section of rear quarter panel very corroded (behind arch liner)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper front section of inner arch corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 124,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower rear section of inner arch by jacking point excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm inner ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Edge of rear wheel arch corroded but unlikely to cause injury (no sharp edge)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' Pillar/scuttle panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear valance by towing eye and inner section of rear quarter panel very corroded (behind arch liner)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper front section of inner arch corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 123,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm inner ball joint worn with play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower section of inner arch corroding by previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at flexible hose union slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear front edge of wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar/scuttle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower section of rear valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 123,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of inner arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar/windscreen scuttle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced edges of rear wheel arches, offside rear chassis/rear valance, sections of roof & outer sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear sub frame bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 123,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section of inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of inner arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar/windscreen scuttle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced edges of rear wheel arches, offside rear chassis/rear valance, sections of roof & outer sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear sub frame bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar/windscreen scuttle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear sub frame bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

edges of rear wheel arches, offside rear chassis/rear valance, sections of roof & outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,957 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill by jacking point slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded by previous corrosion repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front scuttle (lower edge of windscreen) slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded but outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate slightly damp but no evidence of brake fluid leaks

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear sub frame bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 120,877 miles

Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)

Offside Rear brake drum back plate damp but no sign of leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes and flexi hoses ferrules getting corroded

both front shock absorbers have slight fluid leaks

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 120,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)

Offside Rear brake drum back plate damp but no sign of leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes and flexi hoses ferrules getting corroded

both front shock absorbers have slight fluid leaks

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer sill lip/wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)

both front inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak (recommend attention)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,963 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 118,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate getting deteriorated

Front number plate getting deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,112 miles

Offside Rear boot floor holed (not prescribed area)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 117,201 miles

brake pedal has travel

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

rear fuel pipes very rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2015 117,130 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal has travel

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

rear fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,485 miles

Offside front rust hole fiberglassed near window pillar but not within 12 inches of any suspension components

oil leaks

Fail 3 Sep 2014 116,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front rust hole fiberglassed near window pillar but not within 12 inches of any suspension components

oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,228 miles

both rear tyres getting worn

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 10 Aug 2012 113,401 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2011 111,743 miles

nearside front brake flexi hose perished (recommend attention)

offside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

offside rear handbrake performance has just met mot pass standard (recommend service or repair)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 109,780 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front scuttle area holed

roof rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,112 miles

offside front scuttle area holed (not prescribed area)

roof rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2008 106,556 miles

offside under bonnett bulk head area holed

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2008 106,507 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside under bonnett bulk head area holed

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2007 103,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 101,505 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s handbrake slow to come on

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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G573 ALC is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 G573 ALC, 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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G573 ALC is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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