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H647 YRN

1991 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,773 mi
Last recorded110,773 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH647 YRN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 110,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 99,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 99,244 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 98,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 98,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 93,963 miles

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

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

n/s + o/s steering rack knuckles worn slightly

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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H647 YRN is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H647 YRN, 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 H647 YRN registered?

H647 YRN is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1991.

Is H647 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H647 YRN shows 6 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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