MOT Status
Mileage
192,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G785 TCH is a 1990 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 G785 TCH, 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 G785 TCH registered?
G785 TCH is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 18 June 1990.
Is G785 TCH safe to buy?
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