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H558 TAA

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,449 mi
Last recorded46,449 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH558 TAA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,449 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished / weak

both rear axel bushes perished / weak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,406 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,796 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,037 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 41,032 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,609 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,357 miles

main fuel pipe starting to rust on near side

Pass 22 May 2008 33,748 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,849 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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H558 TAA is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H558 TAA, 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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What year was H558 TAA registered?

H558 TAA is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 19 October 1990.

Is H558 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H558 TAA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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