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H275 BCR

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,118 mi
Last recorded127,118 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH275 BCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 127,118 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 125,100 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 125,083 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 125,079 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (front) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 125,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,432 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,639 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 112,639 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on rear beam (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on rear beam (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 110,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on rear beam (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on rear beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,862 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,826 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 103,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,162 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2013 102,162 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,223 miles

nearside door glass cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,787 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,787 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,768 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 92,767 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,786 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bonnet release broken!

rear differential oil leak!

Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,786 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

bonnet release broken!

rear differential oil leak!

Pass 28 Jul 2008 87,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 83,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,614 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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H275 BCR is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H275 BCR, 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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H275 BCR is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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