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D621 FDU

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,585 mi
Last recorded176,585 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD621 FDU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 176,585 miles

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

n/s/r outer drive shaft boot split

n/s/r wheel arch corrosion not within prescribed area

o/s/f wing has corrosion on lower edge

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion not within prescribed area

Fail 30 Mar 2011 176,580 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r outer drive shaft boot split

n/s/r wheel arch corrosion not within prescribed area

o/s/f wing has corrosion on lower edge

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Apr 2010 172,181 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 172,167 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,616 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 16,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,699 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 15,695 miles

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 145,717 miles

off/side /head lamp has some water in it

Fail 15 Mar 2007 145,717 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off/side /head lamp has some water in it

Pass 5 May 2006 135,516 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 135,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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D621 FDU is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D621 FDU, 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 D621 FDU registered?

D621 FDU is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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