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H727 GPH

1990 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 GPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 103,229 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 103,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure Both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 100,484 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 97,663 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,417 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,369 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 91,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,988 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 90,987 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,514 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,453 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,335 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,214 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,208 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,168 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,717 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 78,676 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 77,268 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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H727 GPH is a 1990 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H727 GPH, 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 H727 GPH registered?

H727 GPH is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H727 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H727 GPH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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