MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Outer Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Outer Rear Upper registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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H426 VRN is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 H426 VRN, 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 H426 VRN registered?
H426 VRN is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 1990.
Is H426 VRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for H426 VRN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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