1990 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · G697 CDE
1990 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 1990. Recorded mileage 122,686 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G697 CDE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 122,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G697 CDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 316 (G697 CDE) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 ”; “Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
G697 CDE Mileage History
- 03/11/2022122,135 mi
- 09/05/2024122,139 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/2025122,686 mi+547 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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