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G97 PMR

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,301 mi
Last recorded99,301 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 PMR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,636 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2012 100,144 miles

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

all tyres perishing on side walls

both rear top shocker mounts splitting

n/s/f wing corroded at the bottom

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2011 99,528 miles

corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2010 98,837 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 98,218 miles

both front tyre side walls deteriorated

o/s front brake hose deteriorated

o/s front seat belt edges frayed

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2009 98,198 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front seat belt edges frayed

parking brake travel

both front tyre side walls deteriorated

o/s front brake hose deteriorated

rear wheel arches and inner wings corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 96,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2007 94,510 miles

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Fail 16 Nov 2007 94,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 12 Jan 2007 93,410 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 92,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 90,054 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 90,035 miles

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

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

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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G97 PMR is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G97 PMR, 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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G97 PMR is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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