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D678 DHP

1986 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,500 mi
Last recorded41,500 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD678 DHP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 41,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside indicator tell tale light not working, but audible is

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside indicator tell tail light not working (has audible sound)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Water in offside headlamp

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside indicator tell tale light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,500 miles

Nearside indicator tell tale light not working

Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside indicator tell tale light not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside indicator tell tale light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Left hand indicator warning light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,494 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 41,493 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,419 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 41,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,355 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,278 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 41,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,129 miles

front lower suspension arms bushes weak change them soon

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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D678 DHP is a 1986 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 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 D678 DHP, 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 40 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D678 DHP registered?

D678 DHP is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D678 DHP safe to buy?

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