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E949 LJT

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,974 mi
Last recorded65,974 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE949 LJT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,974 miles

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

fuel feed pipe perished but not leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,533 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket excessivelly corroded

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2010 64,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front exhaust bracket excessivelly corroded

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear bumper excessively corroded

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,361 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2008 63,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses deteriorating

fuel hoses under bonnet starting to perish

o/s rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,265 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 62,265 miles

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

rear brake flexible hoses ferrules corroded

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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E949 LJT is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E949 LJT, 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 E949 LJT registered?

E949 LJT is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E949 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E949 LJT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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