MOT Status
Mileage
210,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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E157 LBR is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 E157 LBR, 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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E157 LBR is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 5 February 1988.
Is E157 LBR safe to buy?
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