MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,885 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements stuck (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements stuck (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
BATTARY LOSE
park brake button not fully protruding beyond lever sleeve
see previous vt32 for advice on front brake imbalance.
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
park brake button not fully protruding beyond lever sleeve
Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch & o/s sill
Corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules
Slight corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes
Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch & o/s sill
Corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Slight corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Battery insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear fog light switch sticky
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E986 ERD is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E986 ERD, 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.
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What year was E986 ERD registered?
E986 ERD is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 29 December 1987.
Is E986 ERD safe to buy?
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