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H5 CMK

1991 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 CMK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,057 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 75,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,625 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 175/70/14H

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

TRACKING

WIPERS DETERIORATING

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,269 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES 175/70/14T

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 1.6MM 175/70/14T

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATING

TRACKING

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,624 miles

recommend tracking due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 20 Oct 2008 71,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

recommend tracking due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,606 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 70,659 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,250 miles

FUEL BREATHER PIPE CORRODING

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

Fail 20 Oct 2006 70,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FUEL BREATHER PIPE CORRODING

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

Pass 20 Oct 2005 68,868 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATING

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 20 Oct 2005 68,868 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATING

SPARE TYRE FLAT

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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H5 CMK is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H5 CMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H5 CMK?

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What year was H5 CMK registered?

H5 CMK is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 4 June 1991.

Is H5 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 CMK shows 12 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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