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H172 HKA

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,189 mi
Last recorded113,189 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH172 HKA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,189 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,217 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 111,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,200 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 111,176 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 111,176 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 110,967 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

lowering springs fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,967 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

lowering springs fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 106,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,884 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 21 Feb 2012 99,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2012 99,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

middle section exhaust outer case loose

offside front tyre has cracks

unable to check brake pipes properly all have been greased

Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,344 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,299 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 92,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,845 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 90,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 88,992 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,901 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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H172 HKA is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H172 HKA, 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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H172 HKA is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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