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G68 PAV

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,111 mi
Last recorded99,111 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 PAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,111 miles

both rear ridgid brake pipes have surface corrosion

front registration plate poor condition

rear registration plat poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2008 95,130 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 95,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 91,681 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre nearing limit

slight play to both side of the steering rack

windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2007 91,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

nearside front tyre nearing limit and cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre nearing limit

slight play to both side of the steering rack

windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2006 87,053 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 87,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

screen poor

slight play in rack

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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G68 PAV is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 G68 PAV, 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 G68 PAV registered?

G68 PAV is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 1990.

Is G68 PAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G68 PAV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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