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G100 VYO

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,791 mi
Last recorded149,791 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG100 VYO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 149,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 149,619 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 148,952 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 148,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 146,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 144,456 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 142,289 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 137,656 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 135,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,448 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 128,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 125,324 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 125,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 121,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 117,933 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 112,256 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 112,256 miles

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

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 108,945 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 105,652 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 101,501 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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G100 VYO 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 90.9%.

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 G100 VYO, 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 G100 VYO?

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What year was G100 VYO registered?

G100 VYO is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 7 June 1990.

Is G100 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G100 VYO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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