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D448 XPM

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

136,658 mi
Last recorded136,658 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD448 XPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 136,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 134,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 132,459 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 130,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,826 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 124,398 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 123,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 123,097 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,049 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 119,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,465 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 117,274 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 115,858 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,169 miles

Brake hose ferrules in poor condition

Outer sills corroded and thin

Slight wear in anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 112,351 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 110,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 107,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 103,720 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 103,719 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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D448 XPM is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D448 XPM, 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 D448 XPM registered?

D448 XPM is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D448 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D448 XPM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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