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D194 SMA

1987 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,520 mi
Last recorded154,520 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD194 SMA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2006 154,520 miles

1/.nearside front shock has slight leak. †2/.nearside and offside front brake hoses have slight surface cracks. †3/.nearside and offside rear brake pipes starting to get surface corrosion. †4/.offside front steering rack has slight play. †

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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D194 SMA is a 1987 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D194 SMA, 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 D194 SMA registered?

D194 SMA is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 17 February 1987.

Is D194 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D194 SMA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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