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E236 MYP

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,829 mi
Last recorded76,829 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE236 MYP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,514 miles

rear section of centre exhaust is corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,131 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 67,103 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 62,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

READ BRAKE INSPECTION ADVISED RATE OF INCREASE AND DECREASE VARIED + O/S HANDBRAKE READING POOR

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,879 miles

READ BRAKE INSPECTION ADVISED RATE OF INCREASE AND DECREASE VARIED + O/S HANDBRAKE READING POOR

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,762 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,952 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,408 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,228 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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E236 MYP is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E236 MYP, 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

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What year was E236 MYP registered?

E236 MYP is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 19 July 1988.

Is E236 MYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E236 MYP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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