CarVerify

Free Car Check

H276 GEH

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

67,105 mi
Last recorded67,105 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH276 GEH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 67,105 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 67,042 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,979 miles

Front brakes slight uneven

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,930 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,845 miles

Suspension components, fuel lines, brake pipes and ferrules corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2021 66,813 miles

Suspension components, fuel lines, brake pipes and ferrules corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,668 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components+fuel lines corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,634 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,149 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,752 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear brake pipes corrodeing

rear beam axle bushes worn.

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,505 miles

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,fuel lines corroded,rear suspension bushes wearing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,702 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components+fuel lines corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,983 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,466 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,535 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,910 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 60,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,166 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 59,441 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H276 GEH is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 H276 GEH, 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

How do I check the history of H276 GEH?

You can check the full history of H276 GEH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H276 GEH registered?

H276 GEH is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H276 GEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H276 GEH shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H276 GEH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H276 GEH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.