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E705 JLR

1988 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,750 mi
Last recorded167,750 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 JLR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 167,750 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front & both side rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both side rear control arm bush worn

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 12 Apr 2022 167,725 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both sides (1.1.6 (d))

suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 167,594 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 166,479 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 166,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 165,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipe furrells deteriorating

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2017 163,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Both rear drive shaft gaiters detached at small ends

Pass 17 Jun 2016 160,894 miles

2 nuts securing n/s front suspension arm ball joint

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 158,329 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear outer drive shaft boot split

slight corrosion by o/s front jacking point

Pass 18 Jun 2014 155,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 155,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 152,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight movement on both front steering rack ends

Pass 25 Jun 2012 150,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 147,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 144,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 140,649 miles

n/s parking brake eff low

Fail 9 Jun 2009 140,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All other rear brake pipes not listed in failure items have slight corrosion

n/s parking brake eff low

Pass 17 Jun 2008 137,571 miles

exhaust has minor blow

rear brake pipes and flexi hoses corroding

Pass 31 May 2007 134,229 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES AND FLEXI HOSES CORRODING

Pass 19 Jun 2006 129,823 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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E705 JLR is a 1988 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E705 JLR, 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 E705 JLR registered?

E705 JLR is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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