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D629 RVR

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,512 mi
Last recorded232,512 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD629 RVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 232,512 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 232,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 228,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner jacking point detached from sill

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column lower bush has significant play

Fail 3 May 2023 228,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner jacking point detached from sill

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column lower bush has significant play

Pass 13 Jan 2022 226,983 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside brake anti rattle clip missing

sunstrip on windscreen swept area slightly not effecting drivers view

Pass 25 Jan 2021 226,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake anti-rattle spring missing (not affecting performance)

Offside Rear brake anti-rattle spring missing (not affecting performance)

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

sun strip in swept area of windscreen (not affecting drivers view)

Fail 13 Jan 2021 226,983 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking filler pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake anti-rattle spring missing (not affecting performance)

Offside Rear brake anti-rattle spring missing (not affecting performance)

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

sun strip in swept area of windscreen (not affecting drivers view)

Pass 21 Jan 2020 226,983 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK HAS PLAY

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake anti squeal clip missing both rear no affected to brake performance

brake pedal rubber missing pedal has groves for anti slip

chip windscreen

offside headlight beam image poor

Fail 14 Jan 2020 226,983 miles

Fuel hose leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK HAS PLAY

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake anti squeal clip missing both rear no affected to brake performance

brake pedal rubber missing pedal has groves for anti slip

chip windscreen

offside headlight beam image poor

Pass 26 Jan 2019 226,983 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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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D629 RVR is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D629 RVR, 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 D629 RVR registered?

D629 RVR is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 1987.

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