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H72 OUP

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,634 mi
Last recorded123,634 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 OUP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 123,634 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 122,455 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 120,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 119,691 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 118,859 miles

O/S/F suspension arm back bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,256 miles

Both front suspension arm back bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near rack and pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 117,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush slightly split. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 116,319 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 116,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,921 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 115,921 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 115,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 115,072 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 115,059 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 114,266 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 114,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 113,773 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 113,068 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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H72 OUP is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H72 OUP, 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 H72 OUP registered?

H72 OUP is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H72 OUP safe to buy?

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