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E796 CUF

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,329 mi
Last recorded46,329 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE796 CUF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 46,329 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning light on pads all ok

Pass 9 May 2022 45,661 miles

brake pad warning light on pads all ok

Fail 5 May 2022 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light on pads all ok

Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,821 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 44,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 43,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Small play in steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,168 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,257 miles

VERY SLIGHT BINDING FROM O/S REAR WHEEL

Fail 27 Aug 2009 31,257 miles

VERY SLIGHT BINDING FROM O/S REAR WHEEL

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,236 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 31,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 26,777 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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E796 CUF is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E796 CUF, 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 E796 CUF registered?

E796 CUF is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 1987.

Is E796 CUF safe to buy?

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