MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
some corrosion in offside rear wheel arch
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
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)
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
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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
How do I check the history of D393 TGN?
You can check the full history of D393 TGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does D393 TGN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D393 TGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.