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E173 TEJ

1988 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,931 mi
Last recorded53,931 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE173 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,931 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,921 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,581 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,256 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 53,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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E173 TEJ is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E173 TEJ, 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 E173 TEJ registered?

E173 TEJ is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E173 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E173 TEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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