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H285 CTA

1991 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,777 mi
Last recorded87,777 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 CTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 87,777 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,795 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,563 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 81,844 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,843 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are perishing

corrosion at bottom of nearside A pillar

Fail 11 Mar 2016 80,795 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are perishing

corrosion at bottom of nearside A pillar

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,205 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 165,556 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 65,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 58,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 58,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 56,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 52,011 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 52,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2006 46,241 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 46,193 miles

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON 2.PARKING BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON.3.OIL INSPECTION LIGHT AND SERVICE LIGHTS STAY ON

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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H285 CTA is a 1991 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 114,734 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 H285 CTA, 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 35 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H285 CTA?

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What year was H285 CTA registered?

H285 CTA is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 25 February 1991.

Is H285 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H285 CTA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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