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H587 TYG

1991 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,046 mi
Last recorded75,046 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH587 TYG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 75,046 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,730 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion offside front wing/sill

parking brake effort poor

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,217 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 69,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,827 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,985 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 42,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,171 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 41,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,303 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H587 TYG is a 1991 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1991 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 114,734 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 H587 TYG, 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 35 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H587 TYG registered?

H587 TYG is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 30 January 1991.

Is H587 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H587 TYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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