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E28 WUD

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,699 mi
Last recorded78,699 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 WUD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,699 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction window tape (3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

oil leaks

Fail 8 Nov 2024 78,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction window tape (3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

oil leaks

Pass 1 Dec 2023 78,589 miles

brake pipes rusty

oil leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2023 78,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/ wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 78,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,405 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,166 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 77,524 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 76,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,587 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 76,571 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,536 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,601 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E28 WUD is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E28 WUD, 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 E28 WUD registered?

E28 WUD is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E28 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E28 WUD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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