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D183 NWE

1986 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,417 mi
Last recorded124,417 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD183 NWE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 124,417 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 124,417 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 123,108 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 122,626 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 122,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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D183 NWE is a 1986 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D183 NWE, 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 D183 NWE registered?

D183 NWE is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 7 October 1986.

Is D183 NWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D183 NWE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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