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E310 SFK

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,935 mi
Last recorded184,935 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE310 SFK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2006 184,935 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 184,916 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside and offside rear floors coroding not within any prescribed areas

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 24 Jan 2005 183,796 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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E310 SFK is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E310 SFK, 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 E310 SFK registered?

E310 SFK is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E310 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E310 SFK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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