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E158 XNA

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,560 mi
Last recorded178,560 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE158 XNA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 178,560 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 172,897 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 172,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 167,537 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 161,285 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 156,780 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 152,210 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 147,491 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 141,001 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 134,393 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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E158 XNA is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E158 XNA, 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 E158 XNA registered?

E158 XNA is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 21 January 1988.

Is E158 XNA safe to buy?

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