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G808 JVF

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,392 mi
Last recorded136,392 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG808 JVF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 136,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 135,855 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 134,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,446 miles

perish surface cracks in all tyres

steel fuel line underside corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 120,959 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 116,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srceen has crack in lower part on screen

Pass 1 Dec 2007 107,527 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 Dec 2006 95,077 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 94,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 82,613 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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G808 JVF is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G808 JVF, 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 G808 JVF registered?

G808 JVF is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is G808 JVF safe to buy?

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