MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,448 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside front tyre is at legal limit on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D255 ESN is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 D255 ESN, 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 D255 ESN registered?
D255 ESN is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1987.
Is D255 ESN safe to buy?
The MOT history for D255 ESN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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