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H248 BTY

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,323 mi
Last recorded71,323 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH248 BTY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 71,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2024 70,507 miles

underside of vehicle rusted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,700 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,206 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side of vechile covered in underseal

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side of vehicle coated in under seal

Pass 28 Nov 2018 65,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 63,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 62,495 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,240 miles

Drivers side front outer brake pipe corroded

Passenger side front wing lower edge to sill area requires attention

Service and handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 24 Nov 2014 61,228 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Drivers side front outer brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,715 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,322 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,315 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

n/s head light low

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,542 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,859 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,748 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2005 53,918 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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H248 BTY is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H248 BTY, 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

How do I check the history of H248 BTY?

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What year was H248 BTY registered?

H248 BTY is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 17 October 1990.

Is H248 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H248 BTY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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