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H307 GRK

1991 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,048 mi
Last recorded122,048 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH307 GRK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,048 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil seepage

Pass 5 Aug 2024 122,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 118,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 115,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 115,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to parts of floor chassis and inner sills

o/s/r boot floor holed

rear brake pipes corroded

rear valance corroded and holed

Fail 3 Sep 2012 111,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to parts of floor chassis and inner sills

o/s/r boot floor holed

rear brake pipes corroded

rear valance corroded and holed

Pass 2 Sep 2011 112,617 miles

brake servo hose worn

corrosion to front to rear ,n/s/ and o/s rear and n/s/f brake pipes

corrosion to o/s of boot floor,and pannel below n/s of screen

cracks in o/s/f brake hose

cracks in walls of all tyres

tread low on outer edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2011 108,846 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake servo hose worn

corrosion to front to rear ,n/s/ and o/s rear and n/s/f brake pipes

corrosion to o/s of boot floor,and pannel below n/s of screen

cracks in o/s/f brake hose

cracks in walls of all tyres

tread low on outer edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 104,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 102,865 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 102,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 100,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 96,891 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H307 GRK is a 1991 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H307 GRK, 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

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What year was H307 GRK registered?

H307 GRK is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 1991.

Is H307 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H307 GRK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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