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H437 GBD

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,484 mi
Last recorded81,484 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH437 GBD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 81,484 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 81,300 miles

Rear check offside parking brakes

Fail 9 Jun 2022 81,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear check offside parking brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,888 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2020 79,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,727 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,432 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,718 miles

check offside rear parking brakes

Pass 28 May 2016 69,786 miles

offside+nearside-----rack inner joint play

Fail 27 May 2016 69,786 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside+nearside-----rack inner joint play

Pass 8 May 2015 69,143 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,445 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 67,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2013 65,218 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012
Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,922 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking in tyre †wall

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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H437 GBD is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H437 GBD, 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 H437 GBD registered?

H437 GBD is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 22 October 1990.

Is H437 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H437 GBD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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