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C17 OAT

1987 BMW 316

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,257 mi
Last recorded91,257 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 OAT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 91,257 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 89,127 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,654 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 86,380 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 86,380 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,914 miles

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

drivers seat only fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2012 85,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 165,276 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 165,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil over suspension fitted springs locate ok when vehicle lowered onto floor

Pass 14 Aug 2008 146,156 miles

near side inner sill rusty

off side rear outer sill rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2007 141,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 141,491 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 130,897 miles

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

bad corosion on under side of vehicle

body filler found throughout vehicle

crack in off side front indicator lense

front number plate in poor condition

rear exhaust hanger slopy

rear lights slightly reacting

various crash damage throughout vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2006 130,892 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

body filler throughout vehicle

crack in off side front indicator lense

front number plat in poor condition

general corrosion throughout vehicle

rear lights slightly reacting

various damage throughout vehicle

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 OAT is a 1987 BMW 316 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C17 OAT, 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.

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What year was C17 OAT registered?

C17 OAT is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 16 February 1987.

Is C17 OAT safe to buy?

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