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H737 WCD

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,065 mi
Last recorded157,065 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH737 WCD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 157,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 157,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 155,517 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 153,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 152,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 150,391 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 145,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported lower arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported lower arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leaking at rad top hose

Pass 15 Sep 2016 144,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 143,915 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 142,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

whole underside / arches undersealed

Fail 16 Jul 2013 141,480 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 141,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 140,491 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 138,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 138,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 137,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 137,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 136,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 134,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 131,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 126,640 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 126,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H737 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 78.3%.

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 H737 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 H737 WCD registered?

H737 WCD is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H737 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H737 WCD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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