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H361 XRB

1991 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,456 mi
Last recorded116,456 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH361 XRB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 116,456 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner to steering rack

battery insecure

both rear inner lower wheel arches corroded not in perscribed areas

gearbox and rear diff minor oil leak

Pass 22 May 2025 116,145 miles

tank filler pipe corrosion

Pass 21 May 2024 115,899 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 114,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately tie bar slight play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately tie bar joint slight play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive tank filler pipe corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 114,272 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Fail 9 May 2022 114,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Pass 10 May 2021 113,122 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 113,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,103 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,293 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 112,293 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 112,291 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 110,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 109,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 107,321 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 107,321 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes corroded

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

number plate lamps becoming dim

oil leak

power steerin belt starting to crack

rear axle bung seals leaking slightly

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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H361 XRB is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H361 XRB, 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 H361 XRB registered?

H361 XRB is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 1991.

Is H361 XRB safe to buy?

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