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D491 WHG

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,503 mi
Last recorded120,503 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 WHG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 120,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 117,699 miles
Fail 14 May 2012

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 May 2011 114,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake warning light on dash

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 May 2011 114,246 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 110,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

brake warning light on dash

nail in offside front tyre tread

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 May 2009 105,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light staying on pads and fluid ok no ABS

Pass 7 May 2008 99,687 miles

brake warning light staying on fliud and pads ok

Pass 14 May 2007 95,850 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit

condensation in offside front headlight

Pass 10 May 2006 90,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 84,885 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 84,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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D491 WHG is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D491 WHG, 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 D491 WHG registered?

D491 WHG is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D491 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D491 WHG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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