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H150 GCR

1991 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,374 mi
Last recorded189,374 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH150 GCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 189,374 miles

Advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear wheel arch's.

Advise offside and nearside front lower wing corrosion.

Advise offside rear valence corroded.

Advise rear exhaust rubber

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 189,374 miles

Advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear wheel arch's.

Advise offside and nearside front lower wing corrosion.

Advise offside rear valence corroded.

Advise rear exhaust rubber

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 138,886 miles

n/s/f o/s/f wheel arch coroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 183,327 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f o/s/f wheel arch coroded

Pass 19 May 2009 175,446 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 175,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 169,858 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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H150 GCR is a 1991 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H150 GCR, 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 H150 GCR registered?

H150 GCR is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 11 January 1991.

Is H150 GCR safe to buy?

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