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E30 JSH

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,342 mi
Last recorded62,342 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 JSH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 62,342 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 50,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 43,148 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 42,544 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 41,771 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,096 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,927 miles

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

Rough engine idle

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,509 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,376 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,898 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dashboard

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,173 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 38,173 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres outer walls pershed.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,568 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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E30 JSH is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E30 JSH, 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 E30 JSH registered?

E30 JSH is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E30 JSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 JSH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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