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H711 BML

1990 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

120,349 mi
Last recorded120,349 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH711 BML
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 120,349 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 118,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 117,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,752 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 116,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 116,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 115,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 115,076 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 115,043 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,437 miles

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

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 4 Jan 2018 113,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has a hole (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jan 2017 110,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,591 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower fuel pipe has corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2016 107,591 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower fuel pipe has corrosion

Offside Front Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,928 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking up advise change

Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,597 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm top dustcover deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,102 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm top dust cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 100,043 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 100,043 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,143 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 91,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,958 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 86,958 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front mud flap insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,700 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 84,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,700 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,977 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 82,977 miles

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

metal brake pipes to n/s/f brake hose and to o/s/r brake back plate consiabley corroded.

o/s head lamp glass consiabley damaged.

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush consiabley worn.

rear exhaust box and tale pipe consiabley corroded.

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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H711 BML is a 1990 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H711 BML, 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.

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H711 BML is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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