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H292 YGX

1990 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,540 mi
Last recorded125,540 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH292 YGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2009 125,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Corrosion on rear arches

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished perished

Fuel filter slightly stained

Fuel tank damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering reservoir hoses lightly misted

Slight misting of oil on power steering pump

Pass 28 Nov 2008 118,156 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 118,156 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 113,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 104,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

petrol tank dented.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 97,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 97,713 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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H292 YGX is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H292 YGX, 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

How do I check the history of H292 YGX?

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What year was H292 YGX registered?

H292 YGX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H292 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H292 YGX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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