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E3 ODE

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,090 mi
Last recorded66,090 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 ODE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 65,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,339 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,798 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 64,792 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 May 2010 64,787 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 63,593 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,346 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 60,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,478 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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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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