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G722 WBW

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,276 mi
Last recorded125,276 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG722 WBW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 125,276 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Sep 2008 125,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 121,520 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 121,520 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 113,804 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 113,804 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 12 Oct 2005 107,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 107,295 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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G722 WBW is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G722 WBW, 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 G722 WBW registered?

G722 WBW is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 5 February 1990.

Is G722 WBW safe to buy?

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