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E627 FCJ

1988 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,848 mi
Last recorded79,848 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE627 FCJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,848 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,703 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,276 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,431 miles

rear number plate fading

Fail 11 Sep 2009 56,431 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate fading

Fail 11 Jun 2009 56,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 52,296 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,827 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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E627 FCJ is a 1988 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E627 FCJ, 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.

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What year was E627 FCJ registered?

E627 FCJ is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E627 FCJ safe to buy?

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