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H374 UGP

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,247 mi
Last recorded172,247 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH374 UGP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 172,247 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

parking brake lever -- near maximum travel limit.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 171,491 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 169,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 169,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H374 UGP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H374 UGP, 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 H374 UGP registered?

H374 UGP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H374 UGP safe to buy?

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