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H721 HPH

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,889 mi
Last recorded132,889 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH721 HPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 132,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 124,502 miles

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

N/S Washer jet blocked,battery insecure.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 117,782 miles

off side front tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2010 111,469 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,334 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 100,270 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 100,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 95,048 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 88,418 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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H721 HPH is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H721 HPH, 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 H721 HPH registered?

H721 HPH is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 28 December 1990.

Is H721 HPH safe to buy?

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