MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
see advice sheet no.542121267002,issued 02/03/2007
welded repairs heavily coated in underseal
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
centre exhaust mount dislodged/badly frayed & splitting - recommend replacement
foot brake seems spongy
fron tyres wearing on inner edges
front brake discs worn & badly corroded
n/s/r wheel arch/boot floor corroded
non-standard road springs fitted
plastic trims on outer sills
rear axle bearings noisy
rear number plate slightly discoloured
suspect noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
travel on foot brake
wipers smearing
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H56 VRP is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 H56 VRP, 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 H56 VRP registered?
H56 VRP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 23 August 1990.
Is H56 VRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for H56 VRP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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