MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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E3 ODE is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 E3 ODE, 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 E3 ODE registered?
E3 ODE is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 8 October 1987.
Is E3 ODE safe to buy?
The MOT history for E3 ODE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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