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E78 GLT

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,644 mi
Last recorded73,644 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE78 GLT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,644 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 73,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,534 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 60,558 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,524 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 55,524 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,194 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 50,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,735 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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E78 GLT is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E78 GLT, 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 E78 GLT registered?

E78 GLT is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 16 November 1987.

Is E78 GLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E78 GLT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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