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E30 JUV

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,925 mi
Last recorded70,925 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 JUV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 70,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 70,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,690 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,721 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 68,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 155,425 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 155,425 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 JUV is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E30 JUV, 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

How do I check the history of E30 JUV?

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What year was E30 JUV registered?

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

Is E30 JUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 JUV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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