MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,010 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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E371 JOY is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black 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 E371 JOY, 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.
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E371 JOY is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 1988.
Is E371 JOY safe to buy?
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