MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
some damage to o/s/f tyre side wall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
some damage to o/s/f tyre side wall
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
cut in o/s/f tyre side wall
horn sounds when steering turnd
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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E144 VYA is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E144 VYA, 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.
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What year was E144 VYA registered?
E144 VYA is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 1987.
Is E144 VYA safe to buy?
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