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E554 JLN

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,252 mi
Last recorded61,252 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 JLN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 61,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 61,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,935 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 37,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,753 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 35,753 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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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E554 JLN is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E554 JLN, 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

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What year was E554 JLN registered?

E554 JLN is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E554 JLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E554 JLN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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