MOT Status
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87,838 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded
nearside and offside wiper blades split
rear exhaust mounting perished and split
sill covers fitted
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
alternator belt slack
corrosion starting in nearside front wheel arch outside prescribed area
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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