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E604 JTC

1987 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,948 mi
Last recorded124,948 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE604 JTC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 124,948 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 124,593 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 124,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,452 miles

Both front bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Reverse light inop

Pass 12 Sep 2019 124,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 124,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine oil

Pass 19 Sep 2016 124,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 124,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 124,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 123,939 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 123,695 miles

Lower Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 123,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Lower Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 123,249 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 123,249 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 122,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 122,662 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front wing itself not structural

slight corrosion to offside rear not structural

Fail 7 Mar 2008 122,662 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight corrosion to nearside front wing itself not structural

slight corrosion to offside rear not structural

Pass 5 Mar 2007 121,142 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 118,514 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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E604 JTC is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E604 JTC, 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

How do I check the history of E604 JTC?

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What year was E604 JTC registered?

E604 JTC is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E604 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E604 JTC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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