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G690 WNC

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 WNC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front jacking points corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

handbrake slight travel

Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,094 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,456 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,730 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Mar 2023 78,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,110 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,920 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,480 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 76,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,958 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,297 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,958 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 69,327 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 68,640 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 67,241 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 65,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 62,140 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 59,691 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 51,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 51,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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G690 WNC is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G690 WNC, 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 G690 WNC registered?

G690 WNC is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is G690 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G690 WNC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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