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H11 PHN

1993 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,424 mi
Last recorded109,424 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 PHN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,424 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 103,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,289 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,429 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

adv. exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated.

adv. tape over light on dash.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,739 miles

Airbag light lit.

Backbox deteriorated.

Both indicator bulbs at front slightly dis-coloured.

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,129 miles

All brake ferrules slightly corroded.

All indicators slightly dis-coloured.

Brake fluid reservoir only half full, within min and max levels.

Front brake pads half worn.

N/S/f wiper blade split, still clears screen effectively.

O/S/F brake disc pitted.

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge. Close to legal limit.

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,260 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 70,259 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,964 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 62,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre showing kerb damage side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,917 miles

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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H11 PHN is a 1993 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 H11 PHN, 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 33 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H11 PHN registered?

H11 PHN is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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