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E3 OSO

1990 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 316109,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 83,242 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 80,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,553 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement due to lower suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement due to lowering suspension (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 68,913 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose lowering spring lock nuts loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose lowering spring lock nuts loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement due to lower suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement due to lowering suspension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,907 miles

Centre Prop shaft support bearing/rubber worn

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 68,907 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Centre Prop shaft support bearing/rubber worn

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,779 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,702 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 55,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,541 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,255 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,178 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OSO is a 1990 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OSO, 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.

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E3 OSO is a 1990 BMW 316, first registered on 4 August 1990.

Is E3 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OSO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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