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G670 UYL

1990 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,629 mi
Last recorded52,629 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG670 UYL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 52,629 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 52,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 52,568 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 52,537 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,472 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 52,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,420 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,069 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 50,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,722 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 May 2015 50,491 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 49,616 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,492 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 49,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,083 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,360 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 43,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,377 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2007 34,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,898 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 23,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G670 UYL is a 1990 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G670 UYL, 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

How do I check the history of G670 UYL?

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What year was G670 UYL registered?

G670 UYL is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G670 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G670 UYL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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