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E449 MYE

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,639 mi
Last recorded142,639 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE449 MYE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2011 142,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

component rubbing steering coupling

Pass 28 May 2010 138,984 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 138,984 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 137,920 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 136,368 miles

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

Front number plate cracked not likely to be misread

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 136,368 miles

Front number plate cracked not likely to be misread

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 133,247 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 133,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 127,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 123,617 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 123,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe 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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E449 MYE is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E449 MYE, 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

How do I check the history of E449 MYE?

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What year was E449 MYE registered?

E449 MYE is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E449 MYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E449 MYE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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