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H4 OVB

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,752 mi
Last recorded156,752 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 OVB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2024 156,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 152,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 150,573 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Around Rack Area (2.3.3b)

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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H4 OVB is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H4 OVB, 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 H4 OVB registered?

H4 OVB is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is H4 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 OVB shows 3 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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