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C327 DNE

1986 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,705 mi
Last recorded36,705 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC327 DNE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 36,705 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 36,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,424 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 36,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,274 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 36,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,161 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,091 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,738 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,255 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 35,172 miles

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

advise offside washer jets need cleaning

Pass 10 May 2011 35,172 miles

advise offside washer jets need cleaning

Pass 5 May 2010 34,389 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 34,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,080 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,061 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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C327 DNE is a 1986 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C327 DNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C327 DNE?

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What year was C327 DNE registered?

C327 DNE is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 17 February 1986.

Is C327 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C327 DNE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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