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E8 KPG

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,281 mi
Last recorded75,281 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 KPG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 75,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 75,185 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,976 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,659 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,635 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

osr inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,665 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 72,665 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,074 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 60,986 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E8 KPG is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E8 KPG, 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 E8 KPG registered?

E8 KPG is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is E8 KPG safe to buy?

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