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H601 FLX

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,351 mi
Last recorded130,351 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 FLX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2020 130,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 128,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion on o/s/f outer sill

Pass 24 Jan 2013 127,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 127,520 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 125,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 125,704 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 122,527 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 119,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack

o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

signs of chaffing n/s/f wheelarch

signs of corrosion o/s/f jacking point

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Jan 2010 119,730 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack

o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

signs of chaffing n/s/f wheelarch

signs of corrosion o/s/f jacking point

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Jan 2009 116,715 miles

very slight dampness around power steering pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2008 114,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 111,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 102,043 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 101,963 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H601 FLX is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H601 FLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H601 FLX registered?

H601 FLX is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 1990.

Is H601 FLX safe to buy?

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