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H353 KPD

1991 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,890 mi
Last recorded127,890 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH353 KPD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 127,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 127,786 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 127,684 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 127,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 127,302 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,844 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 126,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 121,749 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 119,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,204 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 177,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,658 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2014 114,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 111,652 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 111,652 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 105,771 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 101,827 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 101,778 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 98,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 96,803 miles

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

rear tyres outer walls perishing.....

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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H353 KPD is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H353 KPD, 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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H353 KPD is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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