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H71 CPP

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,314 mi
Last recorded72,314 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH71 CPP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,314 miles

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 72,311 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested all of brakes (3.7.A.1)

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,270 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,186 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 72,164 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 71,898 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,868 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front sill rusted through ( not in prescribed area)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 71,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front sill rusted through ( not in prescribed area)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,853 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 71,853 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,842 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 71,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,799 miles

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

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

condition of all tyre walls-(cracking slightly)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,655 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 71,581 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 71,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres inner and outer walls slight splits

Pass 29 Dec 2005 70,757 miles

condition of front discs

coorsion to rear flexi ferrules

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

play in steering rack

Fail 23 Dec 2005 70,741 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

slight leak from P.A.S.pipe.

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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H71 CPP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H71 CPP, 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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What year was H71 CPP registered?

H71 CPP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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