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D612 GVG

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,098 mi
Last recorded12,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD612 GVG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 12,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 11,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 11,030 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 10,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,694 miles

all tyres cracking on walls

Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,649 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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D612 GVG is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D612 GVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D612 GVG registered?

D612 GVG is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 1987.

Is D612 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D612 GVG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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