CarVerify

Free Car Check

H396 YYE

1991 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,828 mi
Last recorded105,828 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 YYE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 105,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 103,651 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 103,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,161 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 102,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R14 - roadster (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,884 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,715 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,683 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing panel heavily corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,641 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/f tyre perishing.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake back plate starting to corrode

Nearside Rear suspension bush perished but not excessive movement

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake back plate starting to corrode

Offside Rear suspension bush perished but no excessive movement

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake back plate starting to corrode

Nearside Rear suspension bush perished but not excessive movement

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake back plate starting to corrode

Offside Rear suspension bush perished but no excessive movement

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,398 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,259 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,891 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,063 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,143 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,147 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 73,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in offside rear tyre (NOT REPAIRABLE) † †tyre size = 195/65x14 ('H' rated)

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H396 YYE is a 1991 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H396 YYE, 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

How do I check the history of H396 YYE?

You can check the full history of H396 YYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H396 YYE registered?

H396 YYE is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H396 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H396 YYE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H396 YYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H396 YYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.