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H552 UWF

1991 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

293,341 mi
Last recorded293,341 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH552 UWF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 293,341 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 290,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 288,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 283,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 283,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 274,054 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 264,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 256,255 miles

Both outer sills (around jacking points) are slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 256,252 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both outer sills (around jacking points) are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 247,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 239,235 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 229,559 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 220,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 211,736 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 211,733 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2010 201,878 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 201,877 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 191,481 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 191,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 182,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 174,037 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 164,288 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 164,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (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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H552 UWF is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1991 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 114,734 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 H552 UWF, 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 35 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 H552 UWF registered?

H552 UWF is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 1991.

Is H552 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H552 UWF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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