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D454 GCD

1987 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,041 mi
Last recorded157,041 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD454 GCD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 157,041 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 156,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion starting on both sills

Pass 28 Oct 2023 153,432 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 152,283 miles

Nearside headlamp has water contamination

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 152,283 miles

Nearside headlamp has water contamination

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 148,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 143,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 137,749 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 134,897 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 19 Apr 2017 129,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear outer sill has corrosion

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 129,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear outer sill has corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,910 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Offside steering tie rod has slight play

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 120,910 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside steering tie rod has slight play

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 115,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,031 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 104,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 96,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,343 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,454 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,423 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 22 Feb 2008 78,576 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,692 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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D454 GCD is a 1987 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D454 GCD, 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 D454 GCD registered?

D454 GCD is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D454 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D454 GCD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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