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H335 BKL

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

193,627 mi
Last recorded193,627 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH335 BKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 193,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 193,584 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 193,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 193,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 193,116 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 193,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 192,918 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 192,333 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 192,326 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 May 2018 192,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has water in it

Pass 1 Jun 2017 191,879 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 191,365 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 191,363 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system bent (7.1.2)

Free play in both inner steering rack joints

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 183,032 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 183,026 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 173,460 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 166,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 166,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 158,808 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 151,469 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 151,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 144,542 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake botton slightly faulty

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Fail 20 Sep 2011 144,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake botton slightly faulty

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 129,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2009 129,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2009 123,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2009 123,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2008 115,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 109,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 102,805 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 96,237 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 96,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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H335 BKL is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 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 H335 BKL, 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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H335 BKL is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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