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E54 YGJ

1988 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,966 mi
Last recorded122,966 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 YGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 122,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 122,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 121,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 121,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 119,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive alxe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust on outer sill/wing

Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,026 miles

Oil leak small leak ()

underbody rust just starting

Pass 12 Sep 2016 109,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,097 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,628 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,233 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,692 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in os track control arm

Pass 14 Aug 2010 94,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 88,092 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 83,430 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 75,165 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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E54 YGJ is a 1988 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E54 YGJ, 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

How do I check the history of E54 YGJ?

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What year was E54 YGJ registered?

E54 YGJ is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E54 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 YGJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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