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H571 XMV

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,974 mi
Last recorded80,974 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH571 XMV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 80,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack union (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 80,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,508 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 80,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust poor

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 80,508 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,337 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear ex box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,768 miles

rear diff mount bush perishing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,165 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 74,165 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 72,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,712 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 72,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,811 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,739 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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H571 XMV is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H571 XMV, 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 H571 XMV registered?

H571 XMV is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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