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E540 VTA

1987 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,915 mi
Last recorded93,915 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 VTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,915 miles

N/S and O/S floors corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2021 93,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

N/S and O/S floors corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,021 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,466 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of the belt

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,711 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber missing

gear knob missing

offside rear brake binding by hand

rear differentail leaking fluids

rear silencer supported by bungy cord

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,584 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,238 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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E540 VTA is a 1987 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E540 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 E540 VTA registered?

E540 VTA is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E540 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E540 VTA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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