MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front brake flexes cracking
both front lower suspension rear bushes cracking
corrosion o/s/r wheel arch
o/s/f lower suspension arm front inner joint slight wear
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding
parking brake travel
rear metal brake pipe corroding
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
parking brake travel
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D129 DPV is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D129 DPV, 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.
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What year was D129 DPV registered?
D129 DPV is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 5 June 1987.
Is D129 DPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for D129 DPV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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