MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top mounts slight play (2.7.4)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads wearing low
slight oil leak
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
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
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.
battery insecure
tyres;; both front tyres deteriorating slightly on sidewalls
tyres;; offside rear tyre deteriorating tread to sidewall
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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E276 BGO is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 July 1988.
Is E276 BGO safe to buy?
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