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G720 XMF

1990 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,006 mi
Last recorded99,006 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 XMF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 99,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 98,805 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,991 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 96,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,501 miles

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

both rear subframe mountings split

n/s/f roll bar link loose

Fail 15 Feb 2010 96,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear subframe mountings split

n/s/f roll bar link loose

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,554 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 93,246 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 90,945 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 88,740 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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G720 XMF is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G720 XMF, 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 G720 XMF registered?

G720 XMF is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 1990.

Is G720 XMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G720 XMF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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