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A20 DCK

1987 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,480 mi
Last recorded84,480 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DCK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,454 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 81,137 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 80,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight corrosion offside front inner wing upper

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,529 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,909 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 66,098 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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A20 DCK is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A20 DCK, 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 A20 DCK registered?

A20 DCK is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is A20 DCK safe to buy?

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