MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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E496 WKC is a 1988 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 E496 WKC, 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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What year was E496 WKC registered?
E496 WKC is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 1988.
Is E496 WKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for E496 WKC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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