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E317 EHK

1988 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,394 mi
Last recorded81,394 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE317 EHK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,820 miles

n/s sun visor defective

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2009 70,820 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leak

n/s sun visor defective

Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,929 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2007 60,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,992 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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E317 EHK is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E317 EHK, 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 E317 EHK registered?

E317 EHK is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is E317 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E317 EHK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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