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G554 VYX

1990 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,506 mi
Last recorded82,506 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG554 VYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 82,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,486 miles

All Tyres Worn On Inner Edge.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,258 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,995 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,140 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,163 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2012 67,163 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,682 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 66,682 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2010 66,107 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2010 66,107 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,056 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,265 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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G554 VYX is a 1990 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G554 VYX, 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 G554 VYX registered?

G554 VYX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G554 VYX safe to buy?

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