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D539 SAM

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,276 mi
Last recorded40,276 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD539 SAM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 40,276 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,186 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 39,170 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 38,998 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,998 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,033 miles

engine has a coolant leak

front shock-absorbers have slightly reduced damping

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,523 miles

rear outer sills and wheel arches sre corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,285 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,331 miles

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,670 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,127 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,612 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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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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What year was D539 SAM registered?

D539 SAM is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D539 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D539 SAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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