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D580 BPB

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,254 mi
Last recorded187,254 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD580 BPB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 187,254 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various sections front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 186,985 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corroded various sections

Pass 20 Jul 2023 184,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded various sections

Pass 30 Apr 2022 182,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate damp advise further investigation

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

under side of vehicle and components surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2021 181,100 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 173,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 173,423 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 172,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Upper damage to windscreen

rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Feb 2015 171,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 171,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 169,279 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 169,276 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 167,080 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 164,997 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

unions on fuel pipes corroded at fuel tank

Pass 3 Mar 2011 162,691 miles

fuel pipe unions starting to corrode(fuel tank)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2010 161,276 miles

front tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2010 161,276 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2009 159,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and on 1.6mm limit(replace)

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

steering rack worn nearside

Fail 2 Mar 2009 159,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and on 1.6mm limit(replace)

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

steering rack worn nearside

Pass 14 Feb 2008 157,650 miles

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2008 157,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2007 155,183 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2006 152,443 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

hand brake performance slightly low nearside

slight wear in steering rack

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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D580 BPB is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D580 BPB, 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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D580 BPB is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 3 April 1987.

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