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D213 OUX

1986 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,510 mi
Last recorded91,510 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD213 OUX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 91,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,347 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 90,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes been greased up

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 26 Nov 2013 89,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes been greased up

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,997 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,142 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,139 miles

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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D213 OUX is a 1986 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D213 OUX, 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.

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What year was D213 OUX registered?

D213 OUX is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D213 OUX safe to buy?

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