MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front wheel arches slightly corroded
oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front wheel arches slightly corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine has a coolant leak
front shock-absorbers have slightly reduced damping
rear outer sills and wheel arches sre corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside rear wheel arch is corroded
SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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D539 SAM is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 D539 SAM, 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.
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D539 SAM is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1987.
Is D539 SAM safe to buy?
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