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G578 WMU

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,009 mi
Last recorded84,009 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG578 WMU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 84,009 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,977 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers door mirror slight deteriorated

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape in tread pattern

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,616 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 79,161 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 75,929 miles

rear number plate water damaged

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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G578 WMU is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G578 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 G578 WMU registered?

G578 WMU is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G578 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G578 WMU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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