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G968 XTR

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,642 mi
Last recorded113,642 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG968 XTR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 113,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake warning light on dash (attention required)

front numberplate cracked

offside rear inner wing pipe cover coroded

rear brake hose ferules coroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 113,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake warning light on dash (attention required)

front numberplate cracked

offside rear inner wing pipe cover coroded

rear brake hose ferules coroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 112,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on,int

Pass 2 Jun 2009 112,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on,int

Fail 29 May 2008 111,078 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning lamp on

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 May 2008 111,078 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake warning lamp on

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 May 2007 105,019 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 105,011 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet difficult to open catch broken.

engine oil filler cap missing.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 88,068 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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G968 XTR is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G968 XTR, 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 G968 XTR registered?

G968 XTR is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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