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H557 UWF

1991 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,699 mi
Last recorded110,699 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 UWF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 110,699 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 110,476 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,348 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 106,868 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 104,260 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 103,800 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,937 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking on outer side wall

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,778 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 89,956 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 89,956 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,737 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 76,515 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,334 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking/perished

Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,857 miles

Different size tyres front and rear.

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear tyres age cracking.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,463 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 65,792 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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H557 UWF is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H557 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 H557 UWF registered?

H557 UWF is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H557 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H557 UWF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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