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E432 BSO

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,937 mi
Last recorded40,937 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE432 BSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Lower body corroded all over (under seal spray used)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 40,166 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 38,296 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and all the components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 38,246 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and all the components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 34,630 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front wind screen has small chips

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All front and back (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front and rear hubs and its components has corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle and related components like suspension arms has corroded, checked but not seriously weekend , rear of the vehicle has under sealed most of the area so not visible to inspect

Fail 8 May 2017 34,622 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sills near to front chassis mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front wind screen has small chips

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All front and back (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front and rear hubs and its components has corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle and related components like suspension arms has corroded, checked but not seriously weekend , rear of the vehicle has under sealed most of the area so not visible to inspect

Fail 28 Mar 2016 34,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/sill (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced needs new front sub frame (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/sill (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine has a serious oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

several proscribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 22 Oct 2015 34,597 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,175 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2013 33,265 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,630 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle coated in under seal

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,460 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 30,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

service lamps on.front brake backing plates heavly corroded.front discs corroding.rear subframe mounts soft.fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,188 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 29,188 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel filler neck heavly corroded. front brake backing plates corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,771 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 28,770 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside door frame bent.front to rear fuel pipes corroding. fuel filler corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,926 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 27,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,564 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 26,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 24,901 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 24,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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E432 BSO is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,510 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 E432 BSO, 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 39 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E432 BSO is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 9 October 1987.

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