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G4 UPA

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,972 mi
Last recorded81,972 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 UPA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 81,972 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,571 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,274 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 79,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 77,209 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,926 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 75,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,377 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight corrosion

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at T split (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,884 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,912 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,308 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,607 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 70,607 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2013 69,437 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 69,437 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 65,864 miles

exhaust rusty

gearbox mountings very poor (cotton reals)

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 65,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty

gearbox mountings very poor (cotton reals)

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 64,185 miles

both fron lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes splitting

both front wipers poor

oil leak noted from the engine

oil noted around the rear diff

rear brake rise slightly uneven

underneath muddy when tested

Pass 5 May 2010 63,175 miles

exhaust very rusty

gearbox exhaust mounting poor

rear gearbox mountings soft

Fail 5 May 2010 63,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust very rusty

gearbox exhaust mounting poor

rear gearbox mountings soft

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,240 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine noisey at front water pump worn

exhaust rusty

f/n/s seat damaged

f/o/s tyre badly worn at inner edge

front pads appear low and discs worn

ALL TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND POOR

Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,240 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine noisey at front water pump worn

exhaust rusty

f/n/s seat damaged

f/o/s tyre badly worn at inner edge

front pads appear low and discs worn

ALL TYRES BADLY PERISHED AND POOR

Pass 27 May 2008 61,617 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 61,617 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,050 miles

front number plate cracked

near side top shock mount

Fail 11 Apr 2007 60,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,747 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 56,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G4 UPA is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G4 UPA, 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 G4 UPA registered?

G4 UPA is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 8 December 1990.

Is G4 UPA safe to buy?

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