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E404 WKP

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,646 mi
Last recorded155,646 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE404 WKP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 155,646 miles

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

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

Steering rack slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2016 146,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 138,506 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

slight noise from o/s wheel when spun

surface corrosion on sills

Fail 1 Oct 2015 138,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flat part of inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill edge /floort (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flat part of inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

slight noise from o/s wheel when spun

surface corrosion on sills

Pass 27 Sep 2014 124,213 miles

both front wing edges loose

corrosion on both sills

corrosion on front of inner wings

front brake discs corroded

o/s rear axle bush slightly perished

shockabsorbers weak

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

wear in steering rack or rack ends

Fail 11 Sep 2014 124,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on floor and sills

both front wing edges loose

o/s rear subframe bush slightly perished

shockabsorbers weak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 120,095 miles

bottom edge of front wings corroded

slight noise from n/s rear wheel

slight wear in steering rack

surface corrosion on brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion on brake pipes

surface corrosion on front subframe and wishbones

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2012 115,208 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on sills and sill backings

front wishbone rear bushes perished

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

wear in steering rack ends

Fail 9 Jul 2012 115,206 miles

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on sills and sill backings

front wishbone rear bushes perished

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

wear in steering rack ends

Pass 14 Jul 2011 110,191 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 110,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,252 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 106,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 105,137 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 105,137 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 101,759 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 101,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 99,882 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 97,391 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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E404 WKP is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E404 WKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E404 WKP registered?

E404 WKP is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E404 WKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E404 WKP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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