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E16 ADR

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 ADR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020
Pass 25 Jun 2016
Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,942 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 103,454 miles

oil cooler insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2010 103,454 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil cooler insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2008 101,048 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 101,048 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 100,821 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 100,821 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Feb 2006 99,970 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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E16 ADR is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 109,179 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 E16 ADR, 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 36 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 E16 ADR registered?

E16 ADR is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E16 ADR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 ADR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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