1990 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · E30 MGR
1990 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 134,859 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E30 MGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 134,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E30 MGR 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 (E30 MGR) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure brake pipe to brake caliper. (1.1.12 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure brake pipe to brake caliper. (1.1.12 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
E30 MGR Mileage History
- 11/03/2024133,515 mi
- 15/03/2024133,519 mi+4 mi
- 05/03/2025133,983 mi+464 mi
- 09/04/2026134,851 mi+868 mi
- 21/04/2026134,859 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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