MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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. †
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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.
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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?
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