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E3 OFO

1990 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,364 mi
Last recorded92,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OFO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 92,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 91,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 89,822 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,955 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,625 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre cracked no ply or cords shown

offside front tyre cracked no ply or cords shown

Fail 18 Aug 2012 61,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre cracked no ply or cords shown

offside front tyre cracked no ply or cords shown

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,607 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,604 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 61,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,599 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,061 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 OFO is a 1990 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 109,179 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 OFO, 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 36 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 E3 OFO?

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What year was E3 OFO registered?

E3 OFO is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 15 February 1990.

Is E3 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OFO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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