1990 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · H487 DNK
1990 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1990. Recorded mileage 128,798 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,798 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
H487 DNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 128,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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H487 DNK Mileage History
- 08/11/2023123,807 mi
- 13/02/2025124,524 mi+717 mi
- 18/03/2025124,535 mi+11 mi
- 18/03/2025124,535 mi
- 26/03/2026128,798 mi+4,263 mi
Average of roughly 2,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H487 DNK 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 (H487 DNK) between November 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
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