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H549 EGU

1990 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,802 mi
Last recorded155,802 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 EGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 155,802 miles

Offside Rear inner wing has slight corrosion.

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 155,310 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 152,789 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 152,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 149,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 149,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 145,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2012 145,106 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 139,835 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 132,819 miles

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 9 Nov 2010 132,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Nov 2009 127,424 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff. leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2008 116,797 miles

REAR DIFF SEALS LEAKING

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK

FRONT PROP SHAFT SEAL LEAKING

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

Fail 20 Nov 2008 116,723 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK

FRONT PROP SHAFT SEAL LEAKING

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

REAR DIFF SEALS LEAKING

Pass 20 Nov 2007 103,570 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 92,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2006 92,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2005 78,790 miles

FRONT AND REAR PROP SHAFT SEALS LEAKING

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 78,790 miles

FRONT AND REAR PROP SHAFT SEALS LEAKING

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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H549 EGU is a 1990 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H549 EGU, 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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H549 EGU is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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