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E608 YTT

1988 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,415 mi
Last recorded92,415 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 YTT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2012 92,415 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear tyres have cuts on inner shoulders

Front suspension springs unseat when unloaded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack noisy in operation

Wipers intermittently park upright

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,698 miles

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

power steering has been removed checked mot testing manual power steering section2.3 optional fitment

Fail 7 Jan 2011 88,698 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

power steering has been removed checked mot testing manual power steering section2.3 optional fitment

Pass 3 Oct 2007 86,517 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 86,510 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 83,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 80,381 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 80,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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E608 YTT is a 1988 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E608 YTT, 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 E608 YTT registered?

E608 YTT is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E608 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E608 YTT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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