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B3 FAD

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

74,204 mi
Last recorded74,204 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 FAD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 74,087 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 73,867 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 73,289 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,937 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,554 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 69,428 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 68,388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,031 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 65,632 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,855 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 63,991 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 63,141 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,750 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 60,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 59,711 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 58,687 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 57,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,557 miles

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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B3 FAD is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 B3 FAD, 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 B3 FAD?

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What year was B3 FAD registered?

B3 FAD is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is B3 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 FAD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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