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E3 OUE

1993 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,585 mi
Last recorded132,585 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OUE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 132,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 129,936 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,789 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 127,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 125,059 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 123,672 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 121,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,277 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 119,206 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 116,982 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 112,603 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 112,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 107,442 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 107,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 103,004 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 103,004 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OUE is a 1993 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 OUE, 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 33 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E3 OUE registered?

E3 OUE is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is E3 OUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OUE 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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