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E159 WKL

1988 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,557 mi
Last recorded10,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 WKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2012 10,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,557 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2011 104,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 104,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,994 miles

n/s/r o/s/r floor pan corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 100,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r o/s/r floor pan corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 98,476 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 98,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,440 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 95,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E159 WKL is a 1988 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E159 WKL, 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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What year was E159 WKL registered?

E159 WKL is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E159 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E159 WKL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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