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H454 HJT

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,242 mi
Last recorded58,242 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH454 HJT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,242 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 57,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,961 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,956 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,303 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 47,303 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

brake fault light on dash board

brake wear indicator wire not connected

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,863 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,674 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,684 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,877 miles

steering has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,803 miles

steering rack has slight play in the offside inner joint

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,458 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 37,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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H454 HJT is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H454 HJT, 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 H454 HJT registered?

H454 HJT is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H454 HJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H454 HJT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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