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E466 UOL

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,505 mi
Last recorded90,505 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE466 UOL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,505 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 90,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,865 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,857 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2006 73,934 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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E466 UOL is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E466 UOL, 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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E466 UOL is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 1988.

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