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E661 BKJ

1987 BMW 316

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,901 mi
Last recorded137,901 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE661 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 137,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 137,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 137,022 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 136,770 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 135,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 135,447 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 135,443 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 135,182 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 134,297 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 134,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 131,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 124,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 119,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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E661 BKJ is a 1987 BMW 316 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E661 BKJ, 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

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What year was E661 BKJ registered?

E661 BKJ is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 23 June 1987.

Is E661 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E661 BKJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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