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H586 AKM

1990 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,969 mi
Last recorded110,969 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH586 AKM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 110,969 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 110,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 110,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

slight corrosion starting ns os front inner sills

Pass 24 Jun 2022 110,995 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 110,952 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,097 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,012 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 108,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 92,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,080 miles

all tyre treads worn to aprox. 3mm

corrosion in very rear box sections, especially offside rearmost

front exhaust mount bracket missing but is still supported

offside front tyre wall is perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2015 88,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyre treads worn to aprox. 3mm

corrosion in very rear box sections, especially offside rearmost

front exhaust mount bracket missing but is still supported

offside front tyre wall is perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,383 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 86,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 85,518 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,518 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,417 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,132 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 76,132 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,640 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 74,640 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outer sill

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,435 miles

some corrosion o/s sill

Fail 23 Jul 2008 72,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion o/s sill

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,899 miles

some corrosion in o/s outer sill

Fail 26 Jul 2007 70,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion in o/s outer sill

Pass 27 Jul 2006 68,156 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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H586 AKM is a 1990 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H586 AKM, 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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H586 AKM is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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