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H113 GVX

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,997 mi
Last recorded155,997 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH113 GVX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 155,997 miles

Corrosion hole in o/s front bulkhead / scuttle, but more than 30 cms from any salient points.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 155,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion hole in o/s front bulkhead / scuttle, but more than 30 cms from any salient points.

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

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

Praking brake needs syncronizing on rear.

Pass 1 May 2013 153,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 153,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 150,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion above o/s wing

oil around steering rack

rear exaust rubber split

Fail 10 Apr 2012 150,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion above o/s wing

oil around steering rack

rear exaust rubber split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 146,812 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 146,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 142,838 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 142,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 139,255 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 139,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 132,349 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2006 129,358 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 129,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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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H113 GVX is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H113 GVX, 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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What year was H113 GVX registered?

H113 GVX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H113 GVX safe to buy?

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