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E38 HTP

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,916 mi
Last recorded83,916 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE38 HTP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,916 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 80,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,416 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 62,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 117,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 83,203 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2006 59,230 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 58,503 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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