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E35 XTT

1987 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,849 mi
Last recorded102,849 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE35 XTT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,849 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 102,849 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 102,827 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 100,185 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2012 100,185 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,718 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 94,718 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,413 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 92,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,769 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 85,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front no plate stone chiped

Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,590 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

small stone chips in screen

Fail 19 Apr 2007 72,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front inner tyre edges slightly worn

handbrake but not to stop

small stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2005 49,297 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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E35 XTT is a 1987 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1987 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,510 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 E35 XTT, 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 39 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E35 XTT registered?

E35 XTT is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is E35 XTT safe to buy?

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