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D114 AFR

1987 BMW 316

Brown Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,101 mi
Last recorded115,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD114 AFR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 115,101 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 115,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 115,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 115,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 115,041 miles

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

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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D114 AFR is a 1987 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D114 AFR, 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 D114 AFR registered?

D114 AFR is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 18 June 1987.

Is D114 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D114 AFR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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