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E165 OMG

1988 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,472 mi
Last recorded157,472 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE165 OMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 157,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 155,393 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 152,309 miles

Oil leak

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r subframe bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2012 149,166 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 145,920 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 141,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 138,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 13,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 125,228 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 115,019 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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E165 OMG is a 1988 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E165 OMG, 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 E165 OMG registered?

E165 OMG is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E165 OMG safe to buy?

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