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D171 HUL

1987 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,734 mi
Last recorded70,734 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD171 HUL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,734 miles

Both rear wheel arch areas corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 70,720 miles

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

Both rear wheel arch areas corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,849 miles

Offside outer sill panel starting to corrode recommend attention.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,897 miles

Offside outer sill panel slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,377 miles

Drivers seat back defective recommend attention.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 53,574 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 53,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.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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D171 HUL is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D171 HUL, 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 D171 HUL registered?

D171 HUL is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D171 HUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D171 HUL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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