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C387 DYL

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,113 mi
Last recorded72,113 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC387 DYL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody coated in under seal

Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,113 miles

Exhaust mounting defective minor exhaust leak from mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor plated from inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear lamp lens deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody wax oyled

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,120 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 72,113 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust back box deteriorating

front cross member slightly corroded

near side and off side rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 Nov 2011 71,312 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust back box deteriorating

front cross member slightly corroded

near side and off side rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,607 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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C387 DYL is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C387 DYL, 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 C387 DYL registered?

C387 DYL is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C387 DYL safe to buy?

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