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D108 JRU

1987 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD108 JRU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2009 96,407 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

all four tyres close to minimum tread depth

slight grabbing on offside rear brake

Pass 13 Mar 2009 96,407 miles

all four tyres close to minimum tread depth

slight grabbing on offside rear brake

Fail 26 Feb 2008 89,321 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers side rear axle bush weak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,321 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers side rear axle bush weak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,335 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 83,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 77,844 miles

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

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

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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D108 JRU is a 1987 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 D108 JRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D108 JRU registered?

D108 JRU is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is D108 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D108 JRU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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