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H736 XUL

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,614 mi
Last recorded79,614 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH736 XUL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 79,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 79,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 79,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,296 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,738 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 77,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,074 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,000 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall weakening

Offside Rear tyre sidewall weakening

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,210 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,355 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 69,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,201 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,839 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,802 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,919 miles

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

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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H736 XUL is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H736 XUL, 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

How do I check the history of H736 XUL?

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What year was H736 XUL registered?

H736 XUL is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 29 November 1990.

Is H736 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H736 XUL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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