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E119 DKX

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,901 mi
Last recorded185,901 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE119 DKX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 185,901 miles

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

advise old repaires to underside

advise surface corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Dec 2019 185,901 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise old repaires to underside

advise surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Dec 2018 184,906 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 184,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 181,995 miles

advise old underside reapires

Pass 1 Dec 2016 177,698 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 176,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2014 176,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2013 174,326 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 174,326 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 171,225 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 168,699 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 162,996 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 155,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 153,738 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E119 DKX is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E119 DKX, 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.

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What year was E119 DKX registered?

E119 DKX is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 5 April 1988.

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