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D256 NKH

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD256 NKH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,107 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,631 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 95,631 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,343 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion small hole in centre of jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 95,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion small hole in centre of jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,021 miles

Nearside Front small hole in jacking point

Offside Rear fuel pipe cover corroded and insecure inner wheel arch

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,818 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight bind on both side rear brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,260 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 94,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

trim above brake /clutch pedal unsecere

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,849 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,006 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jul 2011 91,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Some staining of petrol tank from filler pipe to base.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,181 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 87,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,293 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 85,427 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Aug 2007 85,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2006 83,778 miles

left front outer suspension ball joint weather seal torn.

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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D256 NKH is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D256 NKH, 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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D256 NKH is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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