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G697 CDE

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,686 mi
Last recorded122,686 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG697 CDE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 122,686 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 122,139 miles

under side coverd with under seal welding repear coverd with under seal

Fail 3 Nov 2022 122,135 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 122,052 miles

Adv corrosion on chassis ,inner sills,floor pan,inner arches ,not weak at time of test

Adv front and rear brake flexi deteriated

Adv front and rear suspension bushes deteriated no play at time of test

Adv nearside front tyre sidewall deteriated

Adv slight corrosion on brake pipes and ferralls

Adv under vehicle coroded on steering and suspension components not holed or weak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,219 miles

both front flexis cracking

both outer sills corroding

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

rev counter illumination inop

Pass 1 Sep 2011 119,896 miles

drivers seat back requires attention

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

scratch on windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2011 119,896 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers seat back requires attention

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

scratch on windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,043 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 118,043 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 116,262 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 116,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 114,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 112,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 109,200 miles

both rear axle beam outer bushes in a poor condition.

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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G697 CDE is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G697 CDE, 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 G697 CDE registered?

G697 CDE is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 11 June 1990.

Is G697 CDE safe to buy?

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