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H135 FLK

1991 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,782 mi
Last recorded69,782 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH135 FLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 69,782 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,096 miles

Rear axle bushes worn

all tyres weather cracking different sizes on different axles

Pass 17 May 2023 68,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres weather cracking, both axles different sizes

brake warning light on dash

Fail 17 May 2023 68,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres weather cracking, both axles different sizes

brake warning light on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,549 miles

tyres weather cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,193 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,200 miles

Nearside Front shock bouncy

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

all tyres weather cracking

brake pipes corroding

brake warning light on dash

Pass 16 Jan 2019 59,912 miles

All tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,115 miles

All tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,580 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,792 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,334 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 36,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,563 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 33,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 30,437 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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H135 FLK is a 1991 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H135 FLK, 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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What year was H135 FLK registered?

H135 FLK is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is H135 FLK safe to buy?

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