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E479 PWD

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,627 mi
Last recorded70,627 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE479 PWD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 70,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 70,392 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 70,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,007 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,352 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,825 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 67,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,450 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,749 miles

offside front floor holed & corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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E479 PWD is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E479 PWD, 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

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What year was E479 PWD registered?

E479 PWD is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E479 PWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E479 PWD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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