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H348 GRK

1991 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,372 mi
Last recorded59,372 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH348 GRK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 59,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking excessively (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 59,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,372 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 59,372 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,300 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,048 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,048 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,039 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 46,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,033 miles

near side front and both rear tyre very badly perished very close to cords advice all tyres replaced now [due to age ]

Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,132 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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H348 GRK is a 1991 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H348 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.

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What year was H348 GRK registered?

H348 GRK is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 1991.

Is H348 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H348 GRK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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