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G399 HKG

1990 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

154,805 mi
Last recorded154,805 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 HKG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 154,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 152,821 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 152,133 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and both rear jacking point slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 152,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and both rear jacking point slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 148,585 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 143,879 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 143,879 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 132,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2019 126,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both shock absorbers casing corrodded

Front Registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Battery tray holed

Rear Exhaust silencer bracket broken

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 125,170 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 125,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 122,368 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 122,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s front wing corroded on the bottom

Pass 13 Jan 2016 119,180 miles

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

Fuel hose slightly chafed fuel breather pipe rusted and broken in two. (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear bracket broken

Fail 13 Jan 2016 119,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel hose slightly chafed fuel breather pipe rusted and broken in two. (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear bracket broken

Fail 14 Jan 2015 115,174 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,174 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,884 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 104,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 104,936 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 100,739 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 100,739 miles

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,636 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 96,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,547 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 89,011 miles

Brake pad warning light is on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear differential has oil leak

front number plate is damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2008 86,166 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 68,857 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 68,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G399 HKG is a 1990 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G399 HKG, 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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G399 HKG is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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