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H278 HVN

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,494 mi
Last recorded152,494 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 HVN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2021 152,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wing holed not load bearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fuel lines and breather corroded (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 152,045 miles

Nearside Front fender corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose fender (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fender corroded

Offside Rear inner wing corroded

both sills and jacking points slightly corroded

misting of oil from around final drive unit and engine sump

Fail 20 Jun 2019 152,044 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front inner wheel arches excessively corroded

Both rear jacking points corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Wing corroded & insecure to sill

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak (Engine)

Oil leak (Rear diff)

Pass 17 Mar 2018 147,849 miles

both front inner wings holed not load bearing to any component

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel vent pipe badly corroded

o/s/f tyre badly worn and starting to perish

rear subframe bushes starting to perish

Fail 4 Oct 2017 147,733 miles

Brake performance not tested lower dash board dropped onto my feet (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed within cracks (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arches nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing plus cracking

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear nearside and offside tyres cracking plus wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 136,612 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 136,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear coil spring broken Both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2014 134,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 130,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 124,607 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 120,434 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 120,434 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2009 120,436 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 120,430 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 118,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 114,715 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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H278 HVN is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H278 HVN, 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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H278 HVN is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 15 November 1990.

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