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G816 NPT

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,433 mi
Last recorded140,433 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 NPT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 140,433 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 140,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both offside and nearside front inner wheel archers corroded

both offside and nearside rear jacking points slightly corroded

both offside and nearside rear wheel archers corroded (body work untidy)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear battery tray corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroded

under vehicle very heavily undersealed (very difficult to inspect)

Fail 24 May 2012 140,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both offside and nearside front inner wheel archers corroded

both offside and nearside rear jacking points slightly corroded

both offside and nearside rear wheel archers corroded (body work untidy)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear battery tray corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroded

under vehicle very heavily undersealed (very difficult to inspect)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 139,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 13,784 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 136,410 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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G816 NPT is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G816 NPT, 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 G816 NPT registered?

G816 NPT is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G816 NPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G816 NPT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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