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H48 EPM

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,241 mi
Last recorded71,241 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH48 EPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,241 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side wiper blade tip

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,341 miles

near side inner rack joint play

Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,267 miles

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

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

near side inner steering rack joint play

off side rear brake slight bind

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,641 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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H48 EPM is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H48 EPM, 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 H48 EPM registered?

H48 EPM is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H48 EPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H48 EPM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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