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C95 DYU

1986 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,223 mi
Last recorded219,223 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC95 DYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 219,223 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 217,072 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2015 217,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 215,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear closing panels are corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 215,686 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear closing panels are corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 215,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 215,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 208,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s wiper blade torn on end.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 208,194 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s wiper blade torn on end.

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 208,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both rear floor pannels corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers dont park

Pass 29 Aug 2008 169,746 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 169,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 168,579 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 166,757 miles

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

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

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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C95 DYU is a 1986 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C95 DYU, 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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C95 DYU is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 2 May 1986.

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