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D236 XCF

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,223 mi
Last recorded140,223 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 XCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 140,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,516 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 133,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 123,169 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 123,169 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 121,230 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 121,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 118,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

stain on fueltank no leak visible

surface corrosion on n/s rear wheelarch

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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D236 XCF is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D236 XCF, 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 D236 XCF registered?

D236 XCF is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is D236 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D236 XCF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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