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H212 JGM

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,615 mi
Last recorded92,615 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 JGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 92,615 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 92,555 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 90,285 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 90,285 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H212 JGM is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H212 JGM, 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 H212 JGM registered?

H212 JGM is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 1990.

Is H212 JGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H212 JGM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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