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H3 XMW

1991 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,919 mi
Last recorded112,919 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 XMW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,919 miles

underside of vehicle components have very light corrosion

underside of vehicle has very light corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2012 112,913 miles

drivers side seat tilt inoperative

front brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Fail 7 Dec 2012 112,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers side seat tilt inoperative

front brake discs corroded due to lack of use

incorrect brake hose fitted to passenger side front, hose too long and fouls on wheel rim and tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 112,913 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 112,912 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear footbrake low effort

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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H3 XMW is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H3 XMW, 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 H3 XMW registered?

H3 XMW is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 1991.

Is H3 XMW safe to buy?

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