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H13 SLC

1990 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,054 mi
Last recorded146,054 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 SLC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 146,054 miles

power steering res weeping

Fail 8 Sep 2010 146,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

power steering res weeping

Pass 10 Sep 2009 138,179 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front shocks retaining caps corroded

o/s/r boot floor holed

Fail 1 Sep 2009 137,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front shocks retaining caps corroded

o/s/r boot floor holed

Pass 18 Sep 2008 132,361 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 132,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 131,422 miles

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

slight blue smoke on acceleration

Pass 8 Sep 2006 127,983 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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H13 SLC is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H13 SLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H13 SLC registered?

H13 SLC is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 1990.

Is H13 SLC safe to buy?

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