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E733 CMO

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,141 mi
Last recorded33,141 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE733 CMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 33,141 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 33,133 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 33,122 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 33,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 33,098 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,087 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,069 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,897 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,861 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,732 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,607 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 32,474 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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E733 CMO is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E733 CMO, 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 E733 CMO registered?

E733 CMO is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 29 August 1987.

Is E733 CMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E733 CMO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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