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G743 VYE

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,332 mi
Last recorded121,332 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG743 VYE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 121,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 128,705 miles

drivers seat has wear /play in frame

fuel hoses perishing (fronts)

gearbox mounts worn

offside spot light damaged

windscreen has a large crack under wiper

Fail 19 Sep 2011 128,701 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

drivers seat has wear /play in frame

fuel hoses perishing (fronts)

gearbox mounts worn

offside spot light damaged

windscreen has a large crack under wiper

Pass 29 Sep 2010 125,827 miles

front fuel hoses perishing

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside wiper split

offside front seat has wear in frame

rear exhaust in very poor condition

washers leaking under bonnet

windscreen has large crack above lower edge (not in view)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 125,822 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front fuel hoses perishing

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside wiper split

offside front seat has wear in frame

rear exhaust in very poor condition

washers leaking under bonnet

windscreen has large crack above lower edge (not in view)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,915 miles

gearbox mounts deteriorated

offside handbrake weak

offside spot light cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Battery insecure

all front fuel hoses perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 110,863 miles

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

offside front spot lamp cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2008 110,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside front spot lamp cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2007 102,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 91,983 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 91,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G743 VYE is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G743 VYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G743 VYE registered?

G743 VYE is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G743 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G743 VYE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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