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H510 LOP

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,617 mi
Last recorded104,617 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH510 LOP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2019 104,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 104,617 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 104,617 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT EXHAUST CENTRE (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering WISHBONE MOUNT (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 104,617 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 104,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings has hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings has hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm and wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,617 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside wing ragged edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,377 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 95,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 90,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 90,609 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,480 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 85,480 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,898 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 79,770 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 74,153 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 74,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (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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H510 LOP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 H510 LOP, 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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H510 LOP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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