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H439 FBY

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,616 mi
Last recorded146,616 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH439 FBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 146,616 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 146,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 132,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2009 132,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 120,335 miles

Slight wear to near side steering rack.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 109,870 miles

Lassa Tyres £41.00 each + vat

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side rear tyre tread getting low.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side rear outer tyre wall cracking.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 99,411 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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H439 FBY is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H439 FBY, 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 H439 FBY registered?

H439 FBY is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 1990.

Is H439 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H439 FBY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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