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H131 XGN

1991 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,442 mi
Last recorded129,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 XGN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 129,442 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,583 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 119,186 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre,sidewall deteriorated

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Apr 2010 119,143 miles

CHILD SEAT IN N/S/F

CHIPS AND SCRATHES TO FRONT SCREEN

GEAR STICK TAPED UP

LEAK FROM PROPSHAFT TO GEAR BOX SEAL

N/S/F LOWER WING RUSTED

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

SLIGHT WEAP FROM POWERSTEERING PUMP

Fail 7 Apr 2010 119,143 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CHILD SEAT IN N/S/F

CHIPS AND SCRATHES TO FRONT SCREEN

LEAK FROM PROPSHAFT TO GEAR BOX SEAL

N/S/F LOWER WING RUSTED

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

SLIGHT WEAP FROM POWERSTEERING PUMP

Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,057 miles

offside brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2009 116,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2008 112,993 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front wishbone ,rear bush slitting

offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2006 111,986 miles

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

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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H131 XGN is a 1991 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 114,734 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 H131 XGN, 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 35 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H131 XGN is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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