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H411 FBH

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,568 mi
Last recorded121,568 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH411 FBH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 121,568 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 121,424 miles

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

Rear advise only tested with 2 front seats. rear seats and seat belts have been permanently removed

Pass 9 Aug 2018 120,849 miles

Advise tested with only two front seats. Rear seats and seat belts have been permanently removed.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 120,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp missing High beam lamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Advise tested with only two front seats. Rear seats and seat belts have been permanently removed.

Pass 6 May 2017 119,677 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,081 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,528 miles

battery insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2012 110,257 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

engine oil overfilled

Pass 6 Aug 2011 104,084 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,941 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,337 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

clutch

Fail 30 Oct 2009 98,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

clutch

Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,137 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 95,137 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake hose cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2007 91,411 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 91,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 87,456 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2006 87,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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H411 FBH is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H411 FBH, 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 H411 FBH registered?

H411 FBH is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 12 November 1990.

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