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H275 OAX

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,778 mi
Last recorded160,778 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH275 OAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 160,778 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 157,599 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 157,594 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES , †SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTING BUSHES , †N/S/R TYRE IS ON LEGAL LIMIT .

Pass 10 Oct 2006 155,883 miles

front no plate cracked , †slight movement in both rear sub frame mounting bushes , †surface corrosion on n/s/f floor .

Pass 11 Oct 2005 153,939 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 153,939 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

slight wear in both rear sub frame mounting bush,s

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 OAX is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAX, 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 H275 OAX registered?

H275 OAX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 1990.

Is H275 OAX safe to buy?

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