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H253 CNA

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,907 mi
Last recorded113,907 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 CNA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 113,907 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 113,907 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 113,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 113,910 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 113,907 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 113,907 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 113,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 113,158 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe fouling on under tray

Pass 15 Jun 2011 113,155 miles

**NOTE** VEHICLE HEAVILY MODIFIED FOR TRACK USE

mudflaps pretrude well out of wheel arches

slight play in steering joints felt at wheels

Fail 24 May 2011 113,158 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

**NOTE** VEHICLE HEAVILY MODIFIED FOR TRACK USE

BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO LEAKING PIPE

Slight play in steering joints felt at wheels

mudflaps protrude well out of arches

Battery positive cable insecure along bulkhead and chafing on engine

Pass 14 May 2010 113,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 113,055 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 113,055 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 107,128 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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H253 CNA is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H253 CNA, 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 H253 CNA registered?

H253 CNA is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 1990.

Is H253 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H253 CNA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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