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H435 XUV

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,282 mi
Last recorded140,282 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH435 XUV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 140,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Front floor has a questionable repair needs looking at

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread tubeless valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 17 Nov 2018 140,280 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency low

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

Offside Front floor has a questionable repair needs looking at

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread tubeless valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 140,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front indicator lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Front floor has a questionable repair needs looking at

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 140,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative parking brake also inoperatvie (3.6.G.2)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet area (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting not attached (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working comes on with indicators,incorrect operation (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure x2 units,dip beam and main beam units (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Steering locking device missing o/s & n/s track rod end nuts not locking (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended o/s & n/s rear beam bushes perished/splitting (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor areas (2.4.A.3)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Jan 2016 140,199 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front bulkhead corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock is weak

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

eng oil low

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 140,187 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear union to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short battery terminal insecure/loose (1.9.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed to brake/hub (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper trim insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 140,178 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres perishing

metal brake pipe unions corroded but not excessive

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 138,642 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 133,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 129,808 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 129,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 115,708 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 115,708 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 106,569 miles

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 28 Jul 2009 106,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 1 Aug 2008 102,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 98,197 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 87,678 miles

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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H435 XUV is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H435 XUV, 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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H435 XUV is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 28 August 1990.

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