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G798 PMV

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG798 PMV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025
Pass 27 Apr 2024
Pass 17 Feb 2022
Pass 10 Oct 2020 126,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 126,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 126,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,155 miles

Rear seats and belts have been removed at time of test

washer bottle has been modified

Fail 14 Nov 2016 121,155 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seats and belts have been removed at time of test

washer bottle has been modified

Pass 9 Aug 2012 160,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 156,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 152,287 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 148,396 miles

sills corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2008 143,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 138,274 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 135,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 130,762 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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G798 PMV is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G798 PMV, 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.

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What year was G798 PMV registered?

G798 PMV is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 25 January 1990.

Is G798 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G798 PMV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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