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D542 EKS

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

124,596 mi
Last recorded124,596 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD542 EKS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2008 124,596 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 121,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 121,746 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 118,844 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 118,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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D542 EKS is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 D542 EKS, 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 D542 EKS registered?

D542 EKS is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D542 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D542 EKS shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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