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H5 USU

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,930 mi
Last recorded109,930 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 USU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 109,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 130,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 130,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,133 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 88,133 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,947 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 54,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 48,809 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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H5 USU is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 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 USU, 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 34 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 USU?

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What year was H5 USU registered?

H5 USU is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is H5 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 USU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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