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H556 CAS

1991 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,664 mi
Last recorded101,664 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH556 CAS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 101,463 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 101,453 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 101,156 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,072 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,072 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,414 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 92,010 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 84,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2013 84,097 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2009 78,677 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 78,677 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 67,237 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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H556 CAS is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H556 CAS, 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

How do I check the history of H556 CAS?

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What year was H556 CAS registered?

H556 CAS is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 1991.

Is H556 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H556 CAS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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