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D433 XSS

1987 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,455 mi
Last recorded114,455 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD433 XSS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 114,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,178 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,290 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 111,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 109,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 109,327 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,510 miles

Tracking appears to need checking, uneven tyre wear

Fail 18 Feb 2013 106,510 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tracking appears to need checking, uneven tyre wear

Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,549 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,720 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 95,103 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,294 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 85,503 miles

Nearside rear and both front tyres perished.

bonnet struts defective

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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D433 XSS is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D433 XSS, 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 D433 XSS registered?

D433 XSS is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D433 XSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D433 XSS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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