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H415 GMO

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,058 mi
Last recorded151,058 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH415 GMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 151,058 miles

Back outer panel corroded(offside).

Offside rear and middle outer seal corroded slightly

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 151,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Back outer panel corroded(offside).

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear and middle outer seal corroded slightly

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 150,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 149,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 148,664 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 148,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 146,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 145,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 140,226 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 140,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 135,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 129,169 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 122,578 miles

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front fuel fitter corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 116,155 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 116,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,062 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 105,062 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,428 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side sill has small filler

Fail 5 Jul 2012 100,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to see fornt or rear brake condition

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,491 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,139 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 88,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,870 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 81,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,014 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 70,768 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 70,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H415 GMO is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H415 GMO, 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 H415 GMO registered?

H415 GMO is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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