MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,898 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
handbrake readings accetable at time of test
lift to front shocks on unladen suspension
rear footbrake accetable at time of test
slight play in steering rack
this vehicle has been standing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
handbrake readings accetable at time of test
lift to front shocks on unladen suspension
rear footbrake accetable at time of test
slight play in steering rack
this vehicle has been standing
spare wheel missing
all tyres worn on edges,rec rear brake adjustment, front compliance bushes starting to perish
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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H196 ETA is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 H196 ETA, 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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What year was H196 ETA registered?
H196 ETA is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 30 August 1990.
Is H196 ETA safe to buy?
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