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H461 DNK

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,309 mi
Last recorded99,309 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH461 DNK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2014 99,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,309 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 85,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen washer liquid leaking under bonnet

Pass 18 Sep 2006 72,196 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 72,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

rear lower arm and rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

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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H461 DNK 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 57.1%.

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 H461 DNK, 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 H461 DNK registered?

H461 DNK is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H461 DNK safe to buy?

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