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D306 HYR

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,008 mi
Last recorded132,008 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD306 HYR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 132,008 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to prescribed areas

vehicle is heavily sealed on sills

Fail 7 Jan 2017 131,998 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high engine speed not stable (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter split

Offside fuel pipes corrosion

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2014 130,513 miles

Corrosion on O/S rear door

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 127,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 125,004 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 124,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 124,981 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

front brake pads worn low and discs badly corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Oct 2009 123,877 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 1 Oct 2009 123,877 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 18 Jun 2008 114,174 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 114,167 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2006 107,581 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 107,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 99,424 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 99,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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D306 HYR is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D306 HYR, 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 D306 HYR registered?

D306 HYR is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is D306 HYR safe to buy?

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