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H377 FPD

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,740 mi
Last recorded66,740 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH377 FPD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 66,740 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear floor corroded around battery area

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,423 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 65,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2022 65,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 65,180 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 65,086 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,151 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 61,363 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,352 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,103 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,938 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in the shoulder

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,680 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,948 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,782 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 51,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 49,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 46,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 45,487 miles

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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H377 FPD is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H377 FPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H377 FPD registered?

H377 FPD is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H377 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H377 FPD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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