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H237 BNX

1990 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,083 mi
Last recorded163,083 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH237 BNX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 163,083 miles

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F AN TI-ROLL BAR DROP LINKS BUSHES SPLITTING OUT

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/R AXLE CARRY BUSHES RIPPED OUT AND RESTING ON CARRY PLATES

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/R SHOCKER TOP MOUNTS SPLIT OUT OF RUBBER BONDINGS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 163,082 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINKS BUSHES SPLITTING OUT

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/R AXLE CARRY BUSHES RIPPED OUT AND RESTING ON CARRY PLATES

ADVISE O/S AND N/S/R SHOCKER TOP MOUNTS SPLIT OUT OF RUBBER BONDINGS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 153,926 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 153,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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H237 BNX is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H237 BNX, 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 H237 BNX registered?

H237 BNX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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