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E3 OLB

1991 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,639 mi
Last recorded148,639 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 316114,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 148,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 Jun 2024 148,433 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 148,389 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 147,519 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 146,368 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 142,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 142,864 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 135,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 98,887 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 98,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,382 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear springs are of a separate construction / still seem to be mounted correctly for vehicle

Brake pad warning indicator is illuminated on dash

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fog light buttons operate the wrong way round

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes to the nsr of tank are lightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osf wheel bearing noisey

Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Both rear springs are of a separate construction / still seem to be mounted correctly for vehicle

Brake pad warning indicator is illuminated on dash

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fog light buttons operate the wrong way round

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipes to the nsr of tank are lightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osf wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,509 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 OLB is a 1991 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1991 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 114,734 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 OLB, 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 35 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E3 OLB is a 1991 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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