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H19 NRP

1990 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,912 mi
Last recorded120,912 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 NRP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 120,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 120,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 120,385 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 120,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 119,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 119,313 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 119,259 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 119,259 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,993 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 118,993 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 118,603 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 118,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 118,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 117,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,266 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 115,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 112,772 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 102,959 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 102,959 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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H19 NRP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 H19 NRP, 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 H19 NRP registered?

H19 NRP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 23 November 1990.

Is H19 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H19 NRP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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