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D561 LTT

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,344 mi
Last recorded86,344 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD561 LTT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,567 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 85,563 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive engine appears bigger then 1600cc (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,705 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 84,658 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected UJ hitting exhaust (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dull (0.1 (b))

N.S + O.S.F lower inner wheel arch area corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dull (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,499 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,497 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,348 miles

o/s and n/s front floor to wheel arch corrded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 80,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s front floor to wheel arch corrded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,822 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,597 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 68,410 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 68,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 66,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 65,561 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 65,557 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 64,330 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 64,327 miles

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

oil leak

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

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

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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D561 LTT is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D561 LTT, 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 D561 LTT registered?

D561 LTT is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D561 LTT safe to buy?

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