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D316 UTF

1986 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,786 mi
Last recorded103,786 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD316 UTF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 102,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,313 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,567 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 95,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 95,514 miles

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

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

slight play nearside inner rack end

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,514 miles

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

slight play nearside inner rack end

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,250 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside front floor in non perscribed area

Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,597 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,112 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,386 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,377 miles

Oil leak

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,389 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 11 Aug 2008 91,389 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 8 Aug 2007 90,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Aug 2007 90,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 88,140 miles

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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D316 UTF is a 1986 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 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 D316 UTF, 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 40 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 D316 UTF registered?

D316 UTF is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D316 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D316 UTF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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