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D540 OGF

1986 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,214 mi
Last recorded95,214 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 OGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,098 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has been modified

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 87,153 miles

offside front tyre is cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,088 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 85,824 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,350 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 79,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,788 miles

n/s and o/s front lower wishbone mounting bushes wearing

Fail 30 Oct 2009 66,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front lower wishbone mounting bushes wearing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,689 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 57,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,096 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 56,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,033 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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D540 OGF is a 1986 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D540 OGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D540 OGF registered?

D540 OGF is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D540 OGF safe to buy?

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