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H16 NAW

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

180,151 mi
Last recorded180,151 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 NAW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 180,151 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat mechanism is in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 179,207 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat mechanism is in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 177,830 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 175,129 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

movement in the drivers eat mechanism

Pass 15 Dec 2020 173,161 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat has movement in the mechanism

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in the boot floor

Pass 12 Dec 2019 172,229 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion in the boot floor

drivers seat, mechanism feels worn

Fail 12 Dec 2019 172,229 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion in the boot floor

drivers seat, mechanism feels worn

Pass 5 Nov 2018 170,910 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 169,642 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 163,426 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front windscreen wiper blades are starting to split

the brake pad warning light is illuminated

the parking brake lever travel is high

Pass 18 Sep 2015 157,126 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inside edges

brake pad warning light is illuminated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 151,808 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

centre silencer starting to crack & minor leak

drivers seat frame worn/ poor condition

front exhaust clamp rattling & in poor condition

front tyres wearing low on edges

fuel tank vent pipe corroded

minor marks in windscreen

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2013 145,059 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 145,059 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Fail 13 Sep 2012 137,559 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise , metal object in offside front tyre tread

Pass 13 Sep 2012 137,559 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise , metal object in offside front tyre tread

Pass 2 Sep 2011 133,712 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 130,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 112,667 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 92,622 miles

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

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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H16 NAW is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NAW, 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.

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H16 NAW is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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