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E3 OWU

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,194 mi
Last recorded124,194 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OWU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 124,194 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 118,230 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output rear lights tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,921 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 107,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 103,375 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 103,375 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 98,230 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,291 miles

Offside Front Inner sill has slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,292 miles

alternater loose and out of line

Fail 9 Sep 2015 91,292 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

alternater loose and out of line

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,616 miles

Play in steering rack internal bushes

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 87,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Play in steering rack internal bushes

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

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,259 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,232 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,001 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 77,001 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust center box has bad repair

Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,953 miles

slight play in osf steering rack drum stick

Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,190 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,978 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 61,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,786 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 61,751 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 60,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,458 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 OWU is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1988 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 109,944 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWU, 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 38 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 OWU registered?

E3 OWU is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E3 OWU safe to buy?

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