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G769 HOV

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

124,918 mi
Last recorded124,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG769 HOV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 124,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 124,710 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 124,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 124,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 124,363 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 124,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 124,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 123,883 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 123,335 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,846 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,400 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 121,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 121,645 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 121,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 121,157 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 121,156 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 120,301 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 120,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 117,471 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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G769 HOV is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G769 HOV, 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 G769 HOV registered?

G769 HOV is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 11 June 1990.

Is G769 HOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G769 HOV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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