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G961 TKK

1990 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,682 mi
Last recorded122,682 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 31886,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 TKK
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 122,682 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 122,667 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 122,667 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,651 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 122,619 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 118,499 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 118,495 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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G961 TKK is a 1990 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 86,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G961 TKK registered?

G961 TKK is a 1990 BMW 318, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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