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E316 LSL

1988 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,728 mi
Last recorded196,728 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 6 Series125,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE316 LSL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2010 196,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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E316 LSL is a 1988 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 125,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E316 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E316 LSL registered?

E316 LSL is a 1988 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E316 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E316 LSL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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