1990 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · H653 AMU
1990 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1990. Recorded mileage 155,944 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,944 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
H653 AMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 155,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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H653 AMU Mileage History
- 25/03/2024148,953 mi
- 30/04/2024148,975 mi+22 mi
- 23/05/2025155,579 mi+6,604 mi
- 29/04/2026155,944 mi+365 mi
- 29/04/2026155,944 mi
Average of roughly 3,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H653 AMU 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 (H653 AMU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
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