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E377 MMG

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,535 mi
Last recorded59,535 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE377 MMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 59,159 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 58,537 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 58,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 57,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 56,598 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 56,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 54,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 53,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 52,864 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 52,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replace blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 52,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,132 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,981 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,049 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 49,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,525 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,156 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,009 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 42,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,040 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,509 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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E377 MMG is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E377 MMG, 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 E377 MMG registered?

E377 MMG is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E377 MMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E377 MMG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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