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H169 KOO

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,151 mi
Last recorded95,151 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH169 KOO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,151 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 95,140 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 95,140 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 95,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,109 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 95,004 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 95,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 94,890 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,707 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,242 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 93,758 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 93,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H169 KOO is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H169 KOO, 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 H169 KOO registered?

H169 KOO is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 17 October 1990.

Is H169 KOO safe to buy?

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