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E119 YJC

1988 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,911 mi
Last recorded127,911 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE119 YJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 121,765 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,261 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 114,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,626 miles

battery needs attention

exhaust showing corrosion

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2016 101,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

front shock absorber dust covers insecure

oil leak

rear number plate showing deterioration

slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack tie bar ends

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock absorber dust covers insecure

wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 24 Aug 2014 91,995 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 84,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 77,111 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 76,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 75,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 74,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 73,547 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 72,256 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 72,256 miles

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 YJC is a 1988 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJC, 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 E119 YJC registered?

E119 YJC is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is E119 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E119 YJC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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