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C17 DHM

1986 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,085 mi
Last recorded85,085 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 DHM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,752 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,968 miles

all suspension component have light corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2019 83,966 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension component have light corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,051 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/ sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 79,027 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front discs pitted on the inside

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported effectively

off side rear has slight brake bind

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,866 miles

both front lower suspenion arm inner bushes worn slightly

cross beam axle bushes worn

off side outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both front lower suspenion arm inner bushes worn slightly

cross beam axle bushes worn

off side outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,002 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,002 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 68,493 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,645 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 64,627 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C17 DHM is a 1986 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 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 C17 DHM, 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 40 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C17 DHM registered?

C17 DHM is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C17 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 DHM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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