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H567 RKU

1990 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,289 mi
Last recorded25,289 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH567 RKU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 25,289 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 25,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 25,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 25,062 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,932 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 24,932 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 24,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 22,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,917 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,409 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,200 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 16,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,988 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,233 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 15,227 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,118 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,234 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 12,355 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,355 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,558 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,841 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 6,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 6,439 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 4,647 miles

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

o/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode

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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H567 RKU is a 1990 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H567 RKU, 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 H567 RKU registered?

H567 RKU is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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