MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,916 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E38 HTP is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 E38 HTP, 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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How do I check the history of E38 HTP?
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What year was E38 HTP registered?
E38 HTP is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1987.
Is E38 HTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for E38 HTP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E38 HTP have outstanding finance?
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