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G321 BDG

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,784 mi
Last recorded155,784 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG321 BDG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 155,784 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 155,684 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 155,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 155,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 155,394 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 155,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 154,920 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 154,920 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 154,758 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 154,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 153,420 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 152,219 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 150,969 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 148,689 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 148,689 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2012 147,416 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 145,935 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 144,188 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 139,246 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 135,621 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 134,116 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 132,382 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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G321 BDG 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 81.8%.

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 G321 BDG, 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 G321 BDG registered?

G321 BDG is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G321 BDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G321 BDG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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