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H631 POA

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,881 mi
Last recorded111,881 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH631 POA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,881 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre ()

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

Offside Front wing has corrosion

Rear both tyres perishing

Fail 15 Dec 2016 111,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2015 109,778 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,497 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,479 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 105,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 103,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 101,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 98,882 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 96,521 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 93,946 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 91,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 88,284 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 84,072 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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H631 POA is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H631 POA, 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 H631 POA registered?

H631 POA is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 6 October 1990.

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