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E479 UUJ

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,948 mi
Last recorded102,948 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE479 UUJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 102,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when indicator is operated (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced when indicators operated (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel arches corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,476 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,785 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,848 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 83,698 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 83,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,747 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 76,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,051 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 73,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear axle carrier bushes worn

Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,347 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,947 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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E479 UUJ is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E479 UUJ, 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 E479 UUJ registered?

E479 UUJ is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 1987.

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