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E195 BPU

1987 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,179 mi
Last recorded119,179 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE195 BPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 119,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

footbrake seems spongy & travel approaching limit

see advice sheet issued 27/01/2006; Test no. 743477826040

Fail 27 Jan 2006 119,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine noisy and misfiring

Front number plate slightly damaged and discoloured

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nsr lower sill corroded just acceptable

Nsr sill and drop plate corroding

Osr tyre perishing

Rear number plate faded slightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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E195 BPU is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,510 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 E195 BPU, 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 39 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 E195 BPU registered?

E195 BPU is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is E195 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E195 BPU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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