MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight oil leak around engine area
underbody in all round rusty condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak around engine area.
slight blow on exhaust system.
fuel pipes corroded.
n/s front headlight cracked.
o/s n/s front rear wish bone bushs slight movement.
oil leak around engine area.
rear brake pipes from rear flexis to cylinders starting to show signs of corrosion.
slight play in steering rack.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes from o/s n/s rear flexis to wheel cylinders heavily corroded.
oil leak around engine area.
slight play in steering rack.
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s front bottom ball joint slight play
n/s rear tyre nearing 1.6mm limit
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H16 HPG is a 1996 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1996 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 104,488 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 H16 HPG, 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 30 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H16 HPG is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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