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E956 XFM

1987 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,298 mi
Last recorded106,298 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 XFM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 106,298 miles

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 103,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,510 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,456 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,282 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,760 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,058 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,986 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 84,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

crack in screen to max

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight blow at manifold

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2005 65,746 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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E956 XFM is a 1987 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E956 XFM, 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 E956 XFM registered?

E956 XFM is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E956 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E956 XFM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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