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H344 AVO

1991 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,691 mi
Last recorded96,691 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH344 AVO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,674 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

O/S/F Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyre perished

Fail 23 Nov 2012 96,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F Tyre perished

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

O/S/F Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,126 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,063 miles

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jun 2008 90,381 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 90,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 90,086 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 89,651 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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H344 AVO is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H344 AVO, 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 H344 AVO registered?

H344 AVO is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 4 April 1991.

Is H344 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H344 AVO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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