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D393 TGN

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,121 mi
Last recorded150,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD393 TGN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 150,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 150,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 150,213 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 150,121 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 150,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 150,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 150,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 149,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

corrosion to nearside & offside rear wheel arches

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 148,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to lower rear edge of nearside front wing

corrosion to nearside & offside rear wheel arches

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

temp fuel cap fitted ( screw clamp type)

Fail 1 May 2015 148,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to lower rear edge of nearside front wing

corrosion to nearside & offside rear wheel arches

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

temp fuel cap fitted ( screw clamp type)

Pass 7 May 2014 148,232 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

coolant radiator deteriorated

corrosion around nearside & offside rear wheel arches

corrosion around rear lower edges of nearside & offside front wings

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2014 148,232 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant radiator deteriorated

corrosion around nearside & offside rear wheel arches

corrosion around rear lower edges of nearside & offside front wings

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2013 147,185 miles

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

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

radiator deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2013 147,185 miles

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades deteriorated

radiator deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2012 146,339 miles

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

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

corrosion started to nearside & offside front jacking points

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

temperorary fuel cap fitted (screw on type

Pass 9 May 2011 145,782 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

some corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 12 May 2010 145,321 miles

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

corrosion starting to offside rear wheel arch

temperary fuel cap fitted, with seal

Pass 11 May 2009 145,250 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted (screw up type)

Pass 15 May 2008 144,233 miles

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

air filter housing bracket broken

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

temporary fuel cap fitted (screw up type)

fuel line under bonnet perished

Pass 10 May 2007 142,443 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 142,443 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 137,870 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT AND GOUGED

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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D393 TGN is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D393 TGN, 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 D393 TGN registered?

D393 TGN is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D393 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D393 TGN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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