MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,692 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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588 NAE is a 1986 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 588 NAE, 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 40 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 588 NAE registered?
588 NAE is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 23 July 1986.
Is 588 NAE safe to buy?
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