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G106 DJM

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,974 mi
Last recorded133,974 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 DJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 133,974 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,950 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 133,585 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 133,190 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 129,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 127,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,262 miles

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

propshaft do-nut worn

Pass 24 Feb 2018 117,192 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 117,192 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 111,430 miles

Diff bush deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,487 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 105,483 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 105,262 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 101,737 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,774 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 95,766 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,196 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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G106 DJM is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G106 DJM, 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.

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What year was G106 DJM registered?

G106 DJM is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G106 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G106 DJM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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