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H485 HJT

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,391 mi
Last recorded38,391 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH485 HJT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 38,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 37,352 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 36,979 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 36,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 36,770 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 36,411 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 36,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 34,923 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 34,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 34,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,212 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,209 miles

Rear exhaust is corroded

Front brake discs are corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,209 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,179 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,169 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2011 34,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,143 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 34,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,704 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 33,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,153 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,787 miles

perish cracks in n/s/r tyre side walls †rear silencer straps rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2005 32,432 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 32,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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H485 HJT is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H485 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 H485 HJT registered?

H485 HJT is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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