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H387 GDU

1991 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,168 mi
Last recorded46,168 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH387 GDU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 46,168 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking OSR wheel cylinder (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre mis-shaped

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 46,150 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,146 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 46,146 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,067 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,190 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,823 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,523 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,129 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,406 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,564 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,066 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,803 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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H387 GDU is a 1991 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H387 GDU, 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 H387 GDU registered?

H387 GDU is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 21 February 1991.

Is H387 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H387 GDU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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