1990 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · H586 AKM
1990 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1990. Recorded mileage 110,969 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1596cc
H586 AKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 110,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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H586 AKM Mileage History
- 14/06/2022110,952 mi
- 24/06/2022110,995 mi+43 mi
- 11/08/2023110,969 mi-26 mi
- 07/09/2024110,969 mi
- 17/11/2025110,969 mi
Average of roughly 5 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H586 AKM 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 (H586 AKM) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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