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A16 UTS

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,405 mi
Last recorded144,405 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UTS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 144,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 144,398 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 143,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 143,039 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 142,360 miles

Suspension bushes perished

Wipers not parking correctly

Fail 26 Feb 2020 142,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake hoses starting to perish slightly and ferrules corroded

Battery loose

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 30 Mar 2006 138,481 miles

o/s & n/s rear axle carrier bushes will need replacing soon

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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A16 UTS is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 109,944 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 A16 UTS, 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 38 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 A16 UTS registered?

A16 UTS is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A16 UTS safe to buy?

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