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D340 OKM

1987 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,315 mi
Last recorded62,315 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD340 OKM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 59,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 58,752 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 58,641 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,512 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,356 miles

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

cracks forming on rear exhaust rubber

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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D340 OKM is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D340 OKM, 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 D340 OKM registered?

D340 OKM is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D340 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D340 OKM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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