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G310 FJK

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,135 mi
Last recorded211,135 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG310 FJK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 211,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 May 2020 211,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

car in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2019 211,123 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 210,638 miles

Front bumper damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2016 208,317 miles

body work rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2016 208,317 miles

coil spring broken d/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

body work rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 203,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 200,568 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 200,568 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 199,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 199,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 194,107 miles

Botr outer sills starting to corrode

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 183,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 178,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 172,869 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 167,728 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 167,691 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 161,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 155,294 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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G310 FJK is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G310 FJK, 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 G310 FJK registered?

G310 FJK is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 1990.

Is G310 FJK safe to buy?

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