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G521 EPK

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,959 mi
Last recorded121,959 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG521 EPK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 121,959 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 121,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 121,413 miles

Front Steering box has seepage pipes (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 121,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Steering box has seepage pipes (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 121,158 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 121,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 121,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 121,144 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 120,967 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,255 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 118,127 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 117,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 116,752 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 116,262 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 115,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 115,096 miles

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 114,349 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,088 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 107,985 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2010 98,160 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension starting to rust

off side and near side reartyre worn and cuts on tread

off side rear suspension bush worn

Fail 25 Feb 2010 98,158 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension starting to rust

near side rear drum damp

off side and near rear tyre worn and cuts on tread

off side rear suspension bush worn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,913 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 95,910 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,480 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 92,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,548 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 89,548 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,646 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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G521 EPK is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G521 EPK, 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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G521 EPK is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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