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H351 DBJ

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH351 DBJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 118,712 miles

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

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

previous welding repairs to off side front floor

Fail 27 Jul 2009 118,395 miles

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

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

previous welding repairs to off side front floor

Pass 7 Aug 2008 110,851 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 110,836 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 16 Jul 2007 103,395 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 103,377 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 92,569 miles

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

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

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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H351 DBJ is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H351 DBJ, 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 H351 DBJ registered?

H351 DBJ is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H351 DBJ safe to buy?

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