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G829 ALN

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

203,526 mi
Last recorded203,526 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG829 ALN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2024 203,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 198,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 194,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 189,978 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 187,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 183,765 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on inner sills/underbody

Pass 30 Aug 2008 179,872 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2007 176,202 miles

Front lower arm back bushes slightly perished

Slight play in steering rack

Slight surface corrosion on under body

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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G829 ALN is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G829 ALN, 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 G829 ALN registered?

G829 ALN is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G829 ALN safe to buy?

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