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E372 SAT

1987 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,588 mi
Last recorded66,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE372 SAT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,588 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 66,588 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 66,588 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,878 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,772 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,299 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,788 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,238 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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E372 SAT is a 1987 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 E372 SAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E372 SAT registered?

E372 SAT is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E372 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E372 SAT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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