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EHZ 1605

1987 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,961 mi
Last recorded124,961 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHZ 1605
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 124,961 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2019 124,186 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 124,180 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury boot floor/rear wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded marked yellow (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch excessive corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury boot floor/rear wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight weep of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,083 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 124,081 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 123,279 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,409 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 122,408 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,775 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 119,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 118,914 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre wall detoriated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 118,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre wall detoriated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EHZ 1605 is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EHZ 1605, 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 EHZ 1605 registered?

EHZ 1605 is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is EHZ 1605 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHZ 1605 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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