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E131 HLT

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE131 HLT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,818 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 73,161 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,813 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,263 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 65,498 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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E131 HLT is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E131 HLT, 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 E131 HLT?

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What year was E131 HLT registered?

E131 HLT is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E131 HLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E131 HLT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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