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H298 CKR

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,262 mi
Last recorded112,262 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 CKR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 112,262 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 112,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,120 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 112,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 111,849 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,945 miles

none standard front seats fitted

rear seats removed

non standard seat belts fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 110,870 miles

atfer market front seats and belts fitted

carpets removed

nearside front lower ball joint cover has small tear

nearside indicators slightly faster flashing than offside

rear seats and belts have been removed

vehicle lowered

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,566 miles

new front seat belts attached to old seat belt points

rear seats and carpet removed

Fail 27 Jun 2016 110,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

new front seat belts attached to old seat belt points

rear seats and carpet removed

Pass 14 Nov 2014 107,829 miles

carpets and flooring removed

exhaust system temp fixings but secure

front and rear number plates

horn tone low

rear diff slight knocking

rear seats and belts removed

Fail 14 Nov 2014 107,829 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

carpets and flooring removed

exhaust system temp fixings but secure

front and rear number plates

horn tone low

rear diff slight knocking

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 2 Nov 2013 106,427 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 104,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non standard suspension springs fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,813 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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H298 CKR is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H298 CKR, 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 H298 CKR registered?

H298 CKR is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 16 November 1990.

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