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E867 SKM

1987 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

152,528 mi
Last recorded152,528 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE867 SKM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 152,528 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 152,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 152,459 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 149,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 147,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 143,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,746 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 136,986 miles

n/s/r outer sill is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 132,903 miles

various rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and center exhaust box (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 128,933 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and center exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,340 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,436 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 121,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,892 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 113,826 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,469 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 109,469 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 105,938 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 105,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 103,051 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 99,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,372 miles

N/S/R wheelarch corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2007 93,336 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 89,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

offside rear brake back plate is contaminated with a fluid. Could be a weeping wheel cylinder or hub seal, brake function is OK at present.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 89,337 miles

offside rear brake back plate is contaminated with a fluid. Could be a weeping wheel cylinder or hub seal, brake function is OK at present.

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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E867 SKM is a 1987 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E867 SKM, 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 E867 SKM registered?

E867 SKM is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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