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E851 WJC

1987 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,245 mi
Last recorded131,245 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE851 WJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2013 131,245 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 130,925 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 129,439 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 127,249 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 125,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 122,869 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 119,221 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 115,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 111,461 miles

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

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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E851 WJC is a 1987 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E851 WJC, 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 E851 WJC registered?

E851 WJC is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E851 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E851 WJC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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