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H396 UGP

1990 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 UGP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 106,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 105,219 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front shock has slight play internally

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential bush excessive movement

Rear differential loose in housing

Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,029 miles

Nearside Fuel line corroded

Parking brake only managed 19%

Fail 8 Sep 2022 105,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Fuel line corroded

Parking brake only managed 19%

Pass 27 Sep 2021 103,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,257 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 102,252 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe to manifold nit's missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not fitted correctly (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse light switch wiring not connected

Pass 9 May 2017 93,382 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bull joint slight play

exhaust blow from manifold

Fail 9 May 2017 93,382 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bull joint slight play

exhaust blow from manifold

front brake recording little or no effort not strong enough for the power (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 90,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,589 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perised

o/s/f battery insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,119 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,963 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,953 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,648 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,600 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 54,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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H396 UGP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Grey with a 2,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H396 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 H396 UGP registered?

H396 UGP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H396 UGP safe to buy?

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