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G980 WPN

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,326 mi
Last recorded64,326 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG980 WPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 64,326 miles

Offside Front wing to sill condition

Oil leak ()

Rear diff oil leak

Rear exhaust back box corrosion

all tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,588 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 53,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,239 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,133 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 46,769 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,189 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 46,174 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 42,338 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

permissable corrosion on off side floor to sill area

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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G980 WPN is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G980 WPN, 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 G980 WPN registered?

G980 WPN is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is G980 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G980 WPN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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