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H110 SVF

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

247,737 mi
Last recorded247,737 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH110 SVF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 247,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside front wing holed at lower edge

Pass 18 May 2017 245,877 miles

general corrosion

rear cross member mounting bushes worn both offside and nearside

Pass 25 May 2016 243,234 miles

general underbody corrosion of vehicle

Fail 12 May 2016 243,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

general underbody corrosion of vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 240,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 235,233 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 235,233 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front mudflap insecure on wing

top hose leaking fluid

Pass 26 Jun 2013 228,784 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 221,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 214,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 214,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 202,845 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 189,210 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corroision to the batteray box at the rear of vechile.

Fuel pipe starting to corroied

Nearside front wiper blade split. (replaced)

Nearside rear wheel bearing possibly noisey.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 176,222 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 176,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2007 158,251 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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H110 SVF is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1990 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 109,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H110 SVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H110 SVF is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 1990.

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