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E131 ROP

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,697 mi
Last recorded109,697 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE131 ROP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2006 109,697 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 ROP is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,510 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 ROP, 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 39 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 ROP?

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What year was E131 ROP registered?

E131 ROP is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E131 ROP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E131 ROP shows 1 test 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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