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D53 XNP

1986 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,692 mi
Last recorded130,692 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD53 XNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 130,692 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 127,741 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Near side + off side rear arches corroded.

Near side + off side rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 127,741 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Near side + off side rear arches corroded.

Near side + off side rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 26 Nov 2005 123,822 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front strut leg corroded.

Off side outer sill corroded at rear.

Off side rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake hose unions corroded.

Rear no plate slightly faded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2005 123,822 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front strut leg corroded.

Off side outer sill corroded at rear.

Off side rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake hose unions corroded.

Rear no plate slightly faded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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D53 XNP is a 1986 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D53 XNP, 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 D53 XNP registered?

D53 XNP is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 1986.

Is D53 XNP safe to buy?

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