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EAZ 5021

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,124 mi
Last recorded118,124 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 5021
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 118,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 110,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 108,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 104,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 100,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,256 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,801 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight blue smoke during acceleration

slight gear box leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,673 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 714,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,022 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,574 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,315 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 38,313 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,246 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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EAZ 5021 is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EAZ 5021, 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 EAZ 5021 registered?

EAZ 5021 is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is EAZ 5021 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAZ 5021 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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