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D115 PVW

1986 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,934 mi
Last recorded107,934 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD115 PVW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2011 107,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres,sidewalls are cracking.

both headlight dipped beam patterns are poor/vague.

radiator is leaking.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 107,013 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,276 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 105,584 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 105,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 104,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 103,418 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 103,418 miles

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

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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D115 PVW is a 1986 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D115 PVW, 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 D115 PVW registered?

D115 PVW is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D115 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D115 PVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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