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E719 AMJ

1987 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,617 mi
Last recorded110,617 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE719 AMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 110,617 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,388 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 108,270 miles

front arches/wings corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 108,268 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front arches/wings corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,177 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,690 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 107,214 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,958 miles

Offside Front Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Front play in steering arm

Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitches (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Front play in steering arm

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,311 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 98,311 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when wheel is rotated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,955 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 93,955 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,737 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,269 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 83,269 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,697 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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E719 AMJ is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E719 AMJ, 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 E719 AMJ registered?

E719 AMJ is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E719 AMJ safe to buy?

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