1990 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · H275 BCR
1990 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 127,118 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H275 BCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 127,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H275 BCR Mileage History
- 21/03/2022125,066 mi
- 21/04/2022125,079 mi+13 mi
- 28/04/2022125,083 mi+4 mi
- 19/05/2025125,100 mi+17 mi
- 08/05/2026127,118 mi+2,018 mi
Average of roughly 497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H275 BCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 316 (H275 BCR) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (front) (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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