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E210 MRN

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,790 mi
Last recorded153,790 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 MRN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 153,790 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 141,923 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 141,921 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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E210 MRN is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E210 MRN, 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

How do I check the history of E210 MRN?

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What year was E210 MRN registered?

E210 MRN is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E210 MRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E210 MRN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E210 MRN have outstanding finance?

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