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H501 FLH

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,011 mi
Last recorded145,011 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 FLH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 145,011 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2022 145,011 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 145,001 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 144,999 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch close to top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch close to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 141,890 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 138,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 134,801 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 131,629 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 126,726 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 126,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 121,729 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 117,659 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 113,912 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 108,658 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 105,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 99,941 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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H501 FLH is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H501 FLH, 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

How do I check the history of H501 FLH?

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What year was H501 FLH registered?

H501 FLH is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H501 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H501 FLH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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