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D243 HPX

1987 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,882 mi
Last recorded81,882 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 HPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 81,882 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 8,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 79,625 miles

Oil leak

fron t suspension arms rear bushes splitt

front exhaust braket insecure

fuel tank rusted

nsf brake flexi cracking

nsr tyre has been run flat and worn to limit

osf tyre worn to limit

osr brake binding

osr inner wheel arche rusted

play in front rackends

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Fail 22 May 2013 79,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

fron t suspension arms rear bushes splitt

front exhaust braket insecure

fuel tank rusted

nsf brake flexi cracking

nsr tyre has been run flat and worn to limit

osf tyre worn to limit

osr brake binding

osr inner wheel arche rusted

play in front rackends

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 76,114 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 71,301 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,242 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 56,172 miles

Suspect o/s/r wheel cylinder leaking due to fluid on backplate - soon to cause brake inefficiency

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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D243 HPX is a 1987 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D243 HPX, 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 D243 HPX registered?

D243 HPX is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D243 HPX safe to buy?

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