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H122 GVX

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,859 mi
Last recorded147,859 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH122 GVX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 147,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 144,627 miles

both front ball joint gaiters deteriorated

exhaust has slight blow

fuel lines corroded

various floor and sill areas corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 141,480 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 141,246 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake travel excessive - very close to having no reserve

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

rear axle beam outer mounting bushes perished,split and worn

rear differential has oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 136,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 136,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 134,905 miles

both front head lights starting to go misty

both front wish bone bushes slight movement

offside rear tyre wearing

Fail 23 Jan 2008

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 134,896 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F PLUS O/S/F rear wish bone bushes starting to perish and split

O/S/R PLUS O/S/F tyre wearing

both fronts head light starting to get misty

Pass 13 Nov 2006 126,197 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 125,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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H122 GVX is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H122 GVX, 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 H122 GVX registered?

H122 GVX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 1990.

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