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D476 XGW

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

77,917 mi
Last recorded77,917 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD476 XGW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 76,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,781 miles

long rake pedal travel

Pass 28 Oct 2021 73,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,081 miles

oil leaks on engine , nothing dripping

very slight interference on both rear light

Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,607 miles

both front bump stops perished

chip in windscreen n/s does affect view

foot brake travel slight low passed brake test ok

front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

rear fog light switch sticks very intermitant

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,633 miles

both rear lights have very slight interferance

chip in windscreen n/s within 40mm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,301 miles

chip in screen n/s within 40mm

n/s/r back plate damp , no fluid leaking at time , advise rear brakes checked asap

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,784 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,323 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 63,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,100 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,322 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,689 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,745 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 53,738 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 53,283 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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D476 XGW is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 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 D476 XGW, 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 40 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 D476 XGW registered?

D476 XGW is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D476 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D476 XGW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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