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E276 BGO

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,123 mi
Last recorded115,123 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE276 BGO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 114,916 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top mounts slight play (2.7.4)

Fail 14 May 2018 114,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top mounts slight play (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 114,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,778 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 114,778 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch by suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracking exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 114,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some corrosion offside front wheel arch area

Some corrsoion on both sills

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in lower corner off baterry tray/bulkhead visable from in wheel arch.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 114,610 miles

battery insecure

tyres;; both front tyres deteriorating slightly on sidewalls

tyres;; offside rear tyre deteriorating tread to sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2011 114,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 113,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 112,330 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 112,056 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 109,326 miles

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

offside and nearside front floor pans showing signs of corrosion at jacking points

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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E276 BGO is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 E276 BGO, 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 E276 BGO registered?

E276 BGO is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E276 BGO safe to buy?

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