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E642 WGT

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,649 mi
Last recorded118,649 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE642 WGT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 118,649 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 118,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 117,924 miles

Oil leak

prop shaft bearing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 117,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

prop shaft bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 115,988 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 115,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 114,003 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

oil leak

rear diff mounting bush worn

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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E642 WGT is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E642 WGT, 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.

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What year was E642 WGT registered?

E642 WGT is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 11 November 1987.

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