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D212 CDX

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,131 mi
Last recorded87,131 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD212 CDX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2009 87,131 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,704 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 86,704 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

age cracking on both rear tyres inner side wall

n/s wiper blade split

outer casing on middle exhaust box corrioed

Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,975 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 85,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side front wiper split

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 11 Jan 2006 84,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2006 84,554 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

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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D212 CDX is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D212 CDX, 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 D212 CDX registered?

D212 CDX is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D212 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D212 CDX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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