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D411 VYJ

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,537 mi
Last recorded73,537 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD411 VYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,417 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 73,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,279 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

whole cars chassie and fuel/brake pipes are genarly corroded thouout

whole cars suspension and bushes corroded throw out

Fail 4 Jul 2017 73,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery earth terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

whole cars chassie and fuel/brake pipes are genarly corroded thouout

whole cars suspension and bushes corroded throw out

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2016 73,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

offside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive(subframe mounting prescribed area)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

light corrosion in offside front wheel arch

rear bumper heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,666 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,733 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 71,733 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,271 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 70,252 miles

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

near side washer jet not working but washers provide anough water to screen

wiper blades split but still clear the screen

Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,998 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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 (2.4.G.2)

front screen wipers slow

n/s/f screen washer low

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 8 Jul 2009 69,982 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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 (2.4.G.2)

front screen wipers slow

n/s/f screen washer low

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,630 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,240 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 69,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,764 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 67,763 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 67,097 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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D411 VYJ 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D411 VYJ, 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.

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What year was D411 VYJ registered?

D411 VYJ is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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