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E503 PAX

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,034 mi
Last recorded142,034 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE503 PAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2006 142,034 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 142,034 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 137,651 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 137,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split

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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E503 PAX is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E503 PAX, 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 E503 PAX registered?

E503 PAX is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E503 PAX safe to buy?

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