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H313 MKG

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,678 mi
Last recorded53,678 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH313 MKG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,678 miles

nearside front wing damaged

nearside front wishbone rear busu deteriorated

nearside rear seal panel slightly corroded by jacking point

oil around rear diff

Fail 28 Jan 2015 53,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front wing damaged

nearside front wishbone rear busu deteriorated

nearside rear seal panel slightly corroded by jacking point

oil around rear diff

Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,674 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 52,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,539 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 51,534 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Diff. leaking,gearbox leaking.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,016 miles

Rear differential slight oil leak.

nearside front jet-washer not working.

nearside front wing slight damaged,has not a sharp edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,167 miles

Nearside front jet-wash blocked.

Nearside & Offside headlamps slightly low.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,532 miles

Both N/S & O/S Headlamp aim slightly low Washers slightly weak & badly aimed

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,190 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 45,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,881 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,416 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 32,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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H313 MKG is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc 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 H313 MKG, 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 H313 MKG registered?

H313 MKG is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H313 MKG safe to buy?

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