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D121 PVW

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,875 mi
Last recorded150,875 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 PVW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 150,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 150,879 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 150,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 150,875 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 150,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 150,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 150,875 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 151,580 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 150,975 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 150,975 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 150,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 150,875 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 148,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 145,571 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 145,571 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 143,407 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 143,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 140,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 137,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 137,169 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 134,404 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 134,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 130,975 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 125,505 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 125,399 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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D121 PVW is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D121 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D121 PVW registered?

D121 PVW is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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