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DEV 58X

1988 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,114 mi
Last recorded76,114 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEV 58X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,114 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 75,696 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 74,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 73,034 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody crossion

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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DEV 58X is a 1988 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DEV 58X, 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

How do I check the history of DEV 58X?

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What year was DEV 58X registered?

DEV 58X is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is DEV 58X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEV 58X shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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