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R88 ALC

2008 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 ALC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 145,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 132,146 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 116,409 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 116,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 99,871 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 88,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,637 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,409 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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R88 ALC is a 2008 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,025 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 R88 ALC, 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 18 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R88 ALC?

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What year was R88 ALC registered?

R88 ALC is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is R88 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 ALC 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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