MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
advise slight fading on rear no plate
advise slight play in offside rack/pinion.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise slight fading on rear no plate
advise slight play in offside rack/pinion.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread wearing on outer edge
both rear tyres have 2mm tread and nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing
engine running weak
fuel tank damaged
nearside front tyre has 2mm tread
nearside outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres have 2mm tread and nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing
engine running weak
fuel tank damaged
nearside front tyre has 2mm tread
nearside outer sill damaged
advise nearside rear tyre poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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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E308 GLB is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1987 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,510 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 E308 GLB, 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 39 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of E308 GLB?
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What year was E308 GLB registered?
E308 GLB is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 1987.
Is E308 GLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for E308 GLB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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