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G317 BLX

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,161 mi
Last recorded144,161 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG317 BLX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 144,161 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 142,697 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 140,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 138,988 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 137,902 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 136,597 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 133,682 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 132,664 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 131,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,863 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 125,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 123,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 121,279 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 118,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 115,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 115,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 113,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 111,061 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 106,800 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 106,800 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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G317 BLX is a 1990 BMW 316 in White 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 G317 BLX, 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 G317 BLX?

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What year was G317 BLX registered?

G317 BLX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 8 June 1990.

Is G317 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G317 BLX 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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