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E477 VTA

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE477 VTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 87,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,226 miles

nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded

nearside and offside wiper blades split

rear exhaust mounting perished and split

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 87,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded

nearside and offside wiper blades split

rear exhaust mounting perished and split

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,398 miles

alternator belt slack

corrosion starting in nearside front wheel arch outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,541 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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E477 VTA is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E477 VTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E477 VTA registered?

E477 VTA is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E477 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E477 VTA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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