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H223 BKO

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,131 mi
Last recorded98,131 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH223 BKO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 98,131 miles

o/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 94,344 miles

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

Rear axle pinion seal oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2009 94,344 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear axle pinion seal oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,557 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bush worn

Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,914 miles

front registration plate cracked

rear brake imbalance

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,626 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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H223 BKO is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H223 BKO, 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 H223 BKO registered?

H223 BKO is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H223 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H223 BKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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