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E182 PHA

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,234 mi
Last recorded141,234 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 PHA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 141,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluild low

brake peddal low

dif leakeing

hazzerd swich sticking

nearside front wing corroed at the bottom and lose

Fail 21 Mar 2012 141,229 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluild low

brake peddal low

dif leakeing

hazzerd swich sticking

nearside front wing corroed at the bottom and lose

Pass 23 Mar 2011 138,691 miles

near side rear wheel arch corroded

offside sun visor slight loose on stow

Pass 24 Mar 2010 135,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 133,269 miles

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded not a pescribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2008 130,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 127,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 124,765 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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E182 PHA is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black 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 E182 PHA, 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 E182 PHA registered?

E182 PHA is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E182 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E182 PHA 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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