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H524 KAR

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,876 mi
Last recorded35,876 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH524 KAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 35,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 35,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 33,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 31,914 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 31,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 31,769 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 31,759 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,466 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,401 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,902 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,078 miles

LAMDA READIND TOO HIGH ON 2ND FAST IDLE TEST.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,331 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,488 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,769 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,792 miles

All four shock abdsorbers weeping

Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,977 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 21,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 21,015 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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H524 KAR is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H524 KAR, 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 H524 KAR registered?

H524 KAR is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 1990.

Is H524 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H524 KAR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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