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E844 NMP

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,868 mi
Last recorded141,868 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE844 NMP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2013 141,868 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak

slight play in rack ends

smell of petrol around tank

Pass 27 Jan 2012 139,138 miles

Battery insecure

Front lower wings corroded and starting to seperate from body.

Nearside front floor to inner sill starting to corrode.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side sill covers loose.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 139,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Front lower wings corroded and starting to seperate from body.

Nearside front floor to inner sill starting to corrode.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side sill covers loose.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 138,341 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2011 138,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2010 134,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 132,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 128,740 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2006 117,390 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 117,383 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 104,475 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise slight play detected in nearside of steering rack not considered excessive

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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E844 NMP is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E844 NMP, 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 E844 NMP registered?

E844 NMP is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 24 December 1987.

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