1988 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · F588 JHJ
1988 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 178,872 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2007. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F588 JHJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2006
- 178,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F588 JHJ Mileage History
- 01/12/2006178,872 mi
- 12/12/2006178,872 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F588 JHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 316 (F588 JHJ) between December 2006 and December 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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