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H284 CNA

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

122,055 mi
Last recorded122,055 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 CNA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 122,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 121,640 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 120,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 119,077 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 117,459 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 114,361 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 114,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion Both front inner sills and rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,204 miles

All tyres cracking up

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rust patches on lower floors

Fail 31 Jan 2017 110,204 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

All tyres cracking up

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rust patches on lower floors

Pass 7 Jan 2016 106,883 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 106,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,032 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 97,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 90,026 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,677 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 77,892 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,538 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 71,538 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 66,159 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 66,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 60,839 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 60,839 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 57,650 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 57,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 54,340 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 54,340 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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H284 CNA is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 H284 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 H284 CNA registered?

H284 CNA is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H284 CNA safe to buy?

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