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H733 WCD

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,996 mi
Last recorded89,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH733 WCD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 89,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,839 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 89,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 87,881 miles

slight exhaust gas leak exhaust front section down pipe

Fail 18 May 2019 87,876 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

passenger front door opened prior to test starting can only be opened with key

slight exhaust gas leak exhaust front section down pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2018 86,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,572 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,306 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer condition

Fail 30 Jul 2015 85,305 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer condition

Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,095 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,054 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,004 miles

rear No plate

Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear No plate

Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,797 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,797 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,771 miles

Brake pad warning light on

O/S headlamp glass cracked

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,768 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pad warning light on

O/S headlamp glass cracked

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,753 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 57,751 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,858 miles

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

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

brake warnning light iluminated

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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H733 WCD is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H733 WCD, 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 H733 WCD registered?

H733 WCD is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 4 August 1990.

Is H733 WCD safe to buy?

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