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D495 MFJ

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

114,343 mi
Last recorded114,343 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD495 MFJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2007 114,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres cracked

nail in osr tyre

osf seat belt fluffed

rear panel corroded

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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D495 MFJ is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D495 MFJ, 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.

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What year was D495 MFJ registered?

D495 MFJ is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D495 MFJ safe to buy?

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