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D659 AFA

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,098 mi
Last recorded110,098 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD659 AFA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 110,098 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 109,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,652 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 105,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front and rear number plates becoming poor

Pass 15 Mar 2007 101,391 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 101,391 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 98,101 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 98,097 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

both number plates starting to delaminate

oil leak

slight rust around rear wheel arches

surface rust on all brake pipes

windscreen washers weak

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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D659 AFA is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D659 AFA, 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 D659 AFA registered?

D659 AFA is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D659 AFA safe to buy?

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