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H370 DKH

1991 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

218,995 mi
Last recorded218,995 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH370 DKH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 218,995 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 218,953 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 217,425 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 217,419 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 215,901 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 215,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 213,991 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 213,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 212,297 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 212,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 208,601 miles

rear exhaust corroded heat shield insecure

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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H370 DKH is a 1991 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 H370 DKH, 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 H370 DKH registered?

H370 DKH is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H370 DKH safe to buy?

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