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D316 YPE

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,178 mi
Last recorded119,178 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD316 YPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 119,178 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear foot brake weaker than n/s

Pass 11 Jun 2025 119,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 116,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes have play

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front , all a bit bouncy (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 116,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand aswell (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes have play

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front , all a bit bouncy (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 114,087 miles

Offside Rear brake weaker than n/s

Pass 12 May 2022 110,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 108,394 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,528 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 747,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 57,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre (inner side wall) slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2008 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre (inner side wall) slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,272 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,147 miles

Non obligatory brake warning lamp staying on.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2005 52,860 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 52,860 miles

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

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

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 YPE is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D316 YPE registered?

D316 YPE is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D316 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D316 YPE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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