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G724 KUY

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,440 mi
Last recorded146,440 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG724 KUY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 146,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front brake hoso insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2008 136,695 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 136,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 118,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 101,687 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 85,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 85,152 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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G724 KUY is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black 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 G724 KUY, 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 G724 KUY registered?

G724 KUY is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 18 June 1990.

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