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H439 DFP

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH439 DFP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2021 66,308 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres over 10 years old

main front to rear fuel pipe corroded

nearside rear light lense damaged

rear number plate deteriated

both rear coil springs corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front coil springs corroded

rear tyres over 10 years old and perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,251 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe corroded from front to rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 66,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe corroded from front to rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 66,220 miles

both front lower arm bushes cracked and deteriating

both rear tyres cracked and perished

both track rod end gaitors deteriated

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r number plate light cracked

o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriated

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,126 miles

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r number plate lense cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,095 miles

both front coil springs corroding

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r indicator lense damaged

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,974 miles

front coil springs corroding

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r indicator lense cracked

rear exhaust section corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,974 miles

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

front coil springs corroding

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r indicator lense cracked

rear exhaust section corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,488 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,758 miles

FUEL PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 6 Sep 2014 65,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FUEL PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,468 miles

corrosion to rear boot floor

front coil springs corroding

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust section front mounting broken

Fail 25 Sep 2013 65,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

corrosion to rear boot floor

front coil springs corroding

rear exhaust section front mounting broken

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,212 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,712 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 64,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,675 miles

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,998 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 57,998 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,280 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 56,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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H439 DFP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H439 DFP, 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 H439 DFP registered?

H439 DFP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 1990.

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