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G941 VYV

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,752 mi
Last recorded189,752 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG941 VYV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 189,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 182,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 175,078 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 166,130 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 166,130 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 157,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 148,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 138,503 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 138,503 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 132,092 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 126,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 121,454 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 117,506 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 117,506 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G941 VYV is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G941 VYV, 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 G941 VYV registered?

G941 VYV is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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The MOT history for G941 VYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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